scrimmage

created by Woundweavr
(thing) by Woundweavr (4.2 y) (print)   (I like it!) Sat Nov 13 1999 at 14:23:32
A skirmish or tussle.
In team sports, practice through actual play.
(definition) by Webster 1913 (print) Wed Dec 22 1999 at 2:55:19

Scrim"mage (?; 48), n. [A corruption of skirmish. "Sore scrymmishe." Ld. Berners.]] [Written also scrummage.]

1.

Formerly, a skirmish; now, a general row or confused fight or struggle.

2. Football

The struggle in the rush lines after the ball is put in play.

 

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