jackstone
[ jak-stohn ]
noun
jackstones, (used with a singular verb) jack1 (def. 5c).
Origin of jackstone
11805–15; earlier chackstone, alteration of checkstone pebble, of uncertain origin
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How to use jackstone in a sentence
This last is an exceedingly primitive and ancient game—it must date almost as far back as jackstones or knucklebones.
War in the Garden of Eden | Kermit RooseveltA rag baby apiece contented us, and if we had a set of jackstones we were perfectly happy.
The Promised Land | Mary Antin"I'll teach you how to play Jackstones," said the Leprecaun, and he picked up some pine cones and taught the children that game.
The Crock of Gold | James StephensIn their games of jackstones and marbles, I have never seen an approach to a quarrel among them.
The Bible Of Bibles; | Kersey Graves"I thought you would tire of our playing like slaves with jackstones," replied the cool-headed Calphurnius.
Valeria | William Henry Withrow
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