"folk football" meaning in English

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Noun

Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} folk football (uncountable)
  1. (historical) An informal precursor to football, invented and played in Europe during the Middle Ages. Tags: historical, uncountable Synonyms: mob football, Shrovetide football
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