jackstone

[ jak-stohn ]

noun
  1. jackstones, (used with a singular verb) jack1 (def. 5c).

Origin of jackstone

1
1805–15; 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 Roosevelt
  • A 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 Stephens
  • In 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