"sevensies" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: sevensies [plural]
Etymology: From seven + -sies. Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|seven|sies}} seven + -sies Head templates: {{en-noun|sevensies}} sevensies (plural sevensies)
  1. A call in any children's game, such as jacks, where seven actions must be performed. Categories (topical): Seven
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