Episode 122: The Name of the Game
The History of English Podcast
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The Origins and Evolution of Backgammon
This chapter explores the origins of backgammon, tracing its roots from chauditable in France to 'tables' in England, and finally to the term 'backgammon.' It also delves into the etymology of the word 'game' and its connection to 'gomin' and 'gammon.' The chapter concludes with a mention of AC-Ducey, a modern version of backgammon, and the origin of the terms 'ace' and 'deuce' in dice games.
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