Stick-frog

noun

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    Alternative form of stick frog.; A game similar to mumblety peg. countable, uncountable

    "He would play three handed seven up with Bob Dixon and Jack Stone -- listen with seeming delight to the rickety verses of Joe Delton, or indulge in a game of stick-frog with the skillful John Carter."

  2. 2
    Alternative form of stick frog.; A blunt knife countable, uncountable

    "Put up your Stick-Frogs, good Mr. Devils, an't please Your Worships, and let us converse civilly ; we are honest, well-meaning Men, and love Peace better than War, as well as our Betters."

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"He would play three handed seven up with Bob Dixon and Jack Stone -- listen with seeming delight to the rickety verses of Joe Delton, or indulge in a game of stick-frog with the skillful John Carter."

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