spillikins

spil·li·kin  (spl-kn)

n.

1. spillikins (used with a sing. verb) The game of jackstraws.

2. One of the straws used in playing jackstraws.

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[Probably alteration of Flemish spelleken, diminutive of spelle, pin, from Middle Flemish, ultimately from Medieval Latin spnula, diminutive of Latin spna, thorn.]

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spillikins [ˈspɪlɪkɪnz]

n

(Group Games / Games, other than specified) (functioning as singular) Brit a game in which players try to pick each spillikin from a heap without moving any of the others Also called jackstraws

[from spill² + diminutive ending. See -kin]

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Noun

1.

spillikins - a game in which players try to pick each jackstraw (or spillikin) off of a pile without moving any of the others jackstraws child's game - a game enjoyed by children