noun ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   The play of children. archaic

   "And it is that liberty alone, which gives the true relish and delight to their ordinary play-games."

Example

More examples

"And it is that liberty alone, which gives the true relish and delight to their ordinary play-games."

Etymology

From play + game.

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