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draughts

noun, plural in form but singular or plural in construction
\ ˈdräf(t)s How to pronounce draughts (audio) \

Definition of draughts

British
: checkers

First Known Use of draughts

15th century, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for draughts

Middle English draghtes, from plural of draght draft, move in chess

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