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cribbage

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crib·​bage | \ ˈkri-bij How to pronounce cribbage (audio) \

Definition of cribbage

: a card game for two players in which each player tries to form various counting combinations of cards
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Cribbage is a card game, usually for two players, in which each player tries to form various counting combinations of cards. Each player receives six cards, and the score is kept by moving pegs on a narrow rectangular board. (There is also a five-card variant, as well as four-hand and three-hand variants.) Cribbage was invented by the 17th-cent. English poet and courtier John Suckling. The rules of play, though somewhat involved, are simple enough to make cribbage a popular pastime, particularly in Britain and the United States. The game usually ends at 121 (twice around the board plus one).

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 Glendale, hosts teams of two in a cribbage tournament. — Kathy Flanigan, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, "Milwaukee breweries will celebrate all things beer during Drink Brew City Week," 13 July 2018 Dauwalter passed that time playing cribbage with her crew. — Ariella Gintzler, Outside Online, "Ultrarunner Courtney Dauwalter Wins by Stressing Less," 28 June 2018 Richard enjoyed spending time with his grandson, volunteering for the community, playing cribbage and collecting coins. — Hartford Courant, courant.com, "Richard Anthony Zommer," 10 June 2018 The Senior Challenge is a cribbage tournament in which each player plays seven games against seven different opponents. — Linda Mcintosh, sandiegouniontribune.com, "Honor Court held for Eagle Scouts in RSF," 16 Feb. 2018 NORTH COUNTY Seniors invited to play in cribbage tournament The next Senior Challenge Cribbage match will be held at 12:15 p.m. Thursday at the Vista Elks Lodge, 1947 E. Vista Way, Vista. — Linda Mcintosh, sandiegouniontribune.com, "Honor Court held for Eagle Scouts in RSF," 16 Feb. 2018 In keeping with the neighborhood feel, the bar also hosts many fun events, including pool leagues, horseshoe leagues, cribbage tournaments, live music and more. — Geoff Bruce, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, "Discover a hidden neighborhood bar at Spanky's in Mequon," 2 Apr. 2018 The tournament is open to anyone who likes to play cribbage. — Linda Mcintosh, sandiegouniontribune.com, "Honor Court held for Eagle Scouts in RSF," 16 Feb. 2018 Play simple throwback games like cards or cribbage (or your favorite game while enjoying a long weekend up north). — Alysha Witwicki, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, "Celebrate summer's end with a casual get-together," 2 Sep. 2017

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First Known Use of cribbage

1630, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for cribbage

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cribbage

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English Language Learners Definition of cribbage

: a card game for two players in which a special board is used to count each player's points

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