"philosopher's game" meaning in All languages combined

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Noun [English]

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  1. (historical) A game similar to chess, played on an oblong board with round, triangular and square pieces. Wikipedia link: Rithmomachy Tags: historical Synonyms: rithmomachy, ryghtmathy [obsolete, rare]
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