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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   plural of consequence form-of, plural
2. 2
   An old-fashioned parlour game describing the meeting of a lady and gentleman and the ensuing events, each player in turn writing a part of the story, not knowing what the others have written.

Synonyms

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fruitimpactimport

Example

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"You should abide by the consequences."

Related phrases

parlour game

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