"gossima" meaning in All languages combined

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Noun [English]

Etymology: From Gossima, a trademark registered by Jacques on 16 July 1891 (trademark number 157,615). Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} gossima (uncountable)
  1. A precursor to table tennis, played with hard rubber balls. Tags: uncountable
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