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backgammon
(-gam′ən)
noun
a game played on a special board by two people: each has fifteen pieces, which are moved according to the throw of dice
Origin: back + gammon
See backgammon in American Heritage Dictionary 4
noun
A board game for two persons, played with pieces whose moves are determined by throws of dice.
Origin:
Origin: back1
Origin: + gammon1
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