backgammon
a game for two persons played on a board having two tables or parts, each marked with 12 points, and with both players having 15 pieces that are moved in accordance with throws of the dice.
a victory at this game, especially one resulting in a tripled score.
to defeat at backgammon, especially to win a triple score over.
Origin of backgammon
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British Dictionary definitions for backgammon
/ (ˈbækˌɡæmən, bækˈɡæmən) /
a game for two people played on a board with pieces moved according to throws of the dice
the most complete form of win in this game
Origin of backgammon
1Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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