Arminkshipper's definitions

mall

another term for the game pall-mall.

The Duke challenged the visiting ambassador to a lively game of mall in the palace gardens. (Here, "mall" refers to the game pall-mall.)

by Arminkshipper July 21, 2024

Night

during the night; at night.

"investments that won't keep us awake nights with worry"

by Arminkshipper August 6, 2024

Game

a score of 100 points for tricks bid and made (the best of three games constituting a rubber).

She won the game with a perfect bid, taking all thirteen tricks and scoring 100 points.

by Arminkshipper August 5, 2024

My man

a patronizing form of address to a man.

"come off it, my man, who d'you think you're talking to?"

by Arminkshipper April 19, 2025

daughter

originating through division or replication.

"daughter cells"

by Arminkshipper August 7, 2024

Tea

confidential knowledge or scandalous rumors; gossip.

The celebrity ruined her younger sister's romantic life by spilling the tea.

by Arminkshipper July 3, 2024

Packed down

(of players) form or take their places in a scrum.

"we often packed down with only seven men"

by Arminkshipper June 20, 2025