backgammon

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. noun a board game for two players; pieces move according to throws of the dice

Etymology

Probably from back + Middle English gamen, from Old English gamen (“amusement, game”).

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