skiddles

noun plural but singular in construction

skid·​dles

ˈskidᵊlz

: a game in which sticks are thrown at pins of different score value set up as the corners and center of a diamond

called also stick bowling

Word History

Etymology

probably blend of skid entry 2 and skittles (plural of skittle entry 1)

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