"more sacks to the mill" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: From the cry of each child joining the dogpile. Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} more sacks to the mill (uncountable)
  1. (UK, historical games) A children's dogpile game played in Oxfordshire and other areas of Britain. Tags: UK, historical, uncountable Categories (topical): Games Synonyms: stack-upon-the-kill, dogpile, more sacks on the mill Derived forms: stacks on the mill
    Sense id: en-more_sacks_to_the_mill-en-noun-5zw6FCiR Categories (other): British English, English entries with incorrect language header Topics: games

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