gridiron football in English

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Etymology: From gridiron + football from the former demarcations on the football field, which was like a gridiron, and being a sport derived from rugby football. Etymology templates: {{compound|en|gridiron|football}} gridiron + football Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} gridiron football (uncountable)

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"gridiron football" meaning in English

Noun