rugby

English

/ˈɹʌɡbi/

noun
Definitions
  • (usually) A form of football in which players can hold or kick an ovoid ball. The ball cannot be handled forwards and points are scored by touching the ball to the ground in the area past their opponent’s territory or kicking the ball between goalposts and over a crossbar.
  • (countable) A loose fitting shirt with a collar, as worn by rugby players.

Etymology

Suffix from English rook (a cheat).

Origin

English

rook

Gloss

a cheat

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