"penker" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: penkers [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun}} penker (plural penkers)
  1. (Northern England, dialectal) A large marble, usually made of stone or metal, used in the game of marbles. Tags: Northern-England, dialectal Synonyms: penka, panker
    Sense id: en-penker-en-noun-bfbb-t~8 Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Northern England English

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