"Phutball" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: Shortened from Philosopher's Football. Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} Phutball (uncountable)
  1. A strategic board game for two players, with some resemblance to checkers, in which the aim is to score "goals" by moving a piece over the opponent's goal line. Wikipedia link: Phutball Tags: uncountable
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