"troll-my-dames" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: From French trou-madame. Etymology templates: {{der|en|fr|trou-madame}} French trou-madame Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} troll-my-dames (uncountable)
  1. (archaic) The game of nineholes. Tags: archaic, uncountable Synonyms: troll madam, troll-madam, trou madame
    Sense id: en-troll-my-dames-en-noun-ng8GaiQJ Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries

Alternative forms

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