puss in the corner

or pussy wants a corner

noun

a parlor game for children in which one player in the middle of a room tries to occupy any of the positions along the walls that become vacant as other players dash across to exchange places at a signal.

First recorded in 1705–15

“I should thoroughly enjoy seeing Mary Mallison playing puss-in-the-corner,” Martin declared, and beat a hasty retreat.

When you are little you play tag and puss-in-the-corner and other things, and run about full of fun.

"Like puss-in-the-corner," said Rose, who had followed her mother and father to the other end of the room.

Miss Carter was called loudly by Maud, who requested her to help the little ones to play Puss-in-the-corner.

We want a game of Puss-in-the-corner, and the silliest and youngest among us are going to play.

April 18, 2024petrichor

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