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Cross-purposes

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Noun
  1. 1
    plural of cross-purpose form-of, plural
  2. 2
    A conversational game, in which questions and answers are made so as to involve ludicrous combinations of ideas. dated, uncountable

    "I danced; and so till 12 at night, and to supper, and then to cross-purposes, mighty merry; and then to bed - my eyes being sore."

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