"playware" meaning in All languages combined

See playware on Wiktionary

Noun [English]

Etymology: From play + -ware. Etymology templates: {{af|en|play|-ware|id2=substance, kind, or use}} play + -ware Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} playware (uncountable)
  1. children's toys that take the form of electronic hardware or software Tags: uncountable

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