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PACHISI
pachisi, parchesi, parchisi
(noun) an ancient board game resembling backgammon; played on a cross-shaped board
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Noun
pachisi (uncountable)
An ancient Indian board game in which players, throwing dice, shells, etc. to determine the distance of each move, attempt to be the first to take all of their counters around the board.
Usage notes
• Parcheesi is a modern American adaptation; that word is trademarked.
Source: Wiktionary
Pa*chi"si, n. Commonly spelt Par*che"si, Par*chi"si, Par*chee"si.
Definition: A game adopted from the Indian game, using disks, as of pasteboard, and dice. [U. S. & Eng.]
Pa*chi"si, Par*che"si, n. [Hind., fr. pachis twenty-five, the highest throw in the game.]
Definition: A game, somewhat resembling backgammon, originating in India.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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