"blumsak" meaning in English

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Noun

IPA: /ˈblʌmzæk/
Etymology: German Plumpsack. Etymology templates: {{bor|en|de|Plumpsack}} German Plumpsack Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} blumsak (uncountable)
  1. (Pennsylvania Dutch English, dated) a children's game equivalent to duck, duck, goose Tags: Dutch, English, Pennsylvania, dated, uncountable Categories (topical): Children's games
    Sense id: en-blumsak-en-noun-QnXjkSSp Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pennsylvania Dutch English

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