"bunnock" meaning in English

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Noun

Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} bunnock (uncountable)
  1. A throwing game in which two teams of four players use bones (traditionally horse anklebones) to knock down the opposing team's bones. Tags: uncountable Synonyms: game of bones, bones
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