"stack-upon-the-kill" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: From the cry of the people joining the dogpile. Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} stack-upon-the-kill (uncountable)
  1. (UK, historical, games) A dogpile game played in Cheshire and other areas of Britain. Tags: UK, historical, uncountable Categories (topical): Games Synonyms: more sacks to the mill, dogpile, stack-upo'-the-kill Derived forms: stacks on the mill
    Sense id: en-stack-upon-the-kill-en-noun-G2ouC3o- Categories (other): British English, English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries Topics: games

Alternative forms

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