noun ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   Any of various games resembling rounders and baseball, played in North America in the 18th and 19th centuries. uncountable
2. 2
   Modern historical recreation of the predecessor to baseball. uncountable

Etymology

From town + ball.

Related phrases

north america

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