What does knockemdowns mean?
Knockemdowns means (UK, archaic) The game of tenpins..
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Pronunciation varies by accent · noun
(UK, archaic) The game of tenpins..
'O, never fear,' carelessly; 'I'll have a turn at the knockemdowns, and one glass of ale in the booth, and then I'm your man.'
In knockemdowns and bowls ten pins are used, the centre one being called the king, and the ball has to be grounded before it reaches the frame.
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Knockemdowns means (UK, archaic) The game of tenpins..
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'O, never fear,' carelessly; 'I'll have a turn at the knockemdowns, and one glass of ale in the booth, and then I'm your man.'
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