KAYLES

Etymology 1

Noun

kayles (uncountable)

(uncountable, obsolete or dialect) The game of skittles or ninepins, or the set of pins used in the game.

Etymology 2

Noun

kayles

plural of kayle

Anagrams

• Kaleys, Kelsay, Lakeys, Laskey

Source: Wiktionary


Kayles, n. pl. Etym: [Akin to Dan. kegle, Sw. kegla, D. & G. kegel, OHG. kegil, whence F. quille.]

Definition: A game; ninepins. [Prov Eng.] Carew.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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