handgame

English

noun
Definitions
  • (games) A Native American guessing game, in which marked "bones" are concealed in the hands of one team while another team guesses their location.

Etymology

Compound from English hand (style of penmanship, handwriting) + English game (adjective, noun).

Origin

English

game

Gloss

adjective, noun

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