throwboard en · NOUN
Etymology
From throw + board, a calque translation of the Welsh tawlfwrdd, from tawl (“a throw”) + bwrdd (“table", "board”).
Meanings
- (historical, uncountable) A game played on an 11×11 board in medieval Wales, a Welsh variant of tafl.
- (countable) The board used in this game.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| throwboards | Number=Plur | lexicographic | |
| throw-board | alternative | lexicographic | |
| throw board | alternative | lexicographic |
Translations (1)
cy tawlfwrdd (board game)