"cross and pile" meaning in All languages combined

See cross and pile on Wiktionary

Noun [English]

Etymology: One side of the coin bore a cross; the other was called the pile. Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} cross and pile (uncountable)
  1. (UK, obsolete) The game of wagering money on heads or tails. Wikipedia link: cross and pile Tags: UK, obsolete, uncountable
    Sense id: en-cross_and_pile-en-noun-OnBfxHcS Categories (other): British English, English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries
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