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[ˈkrɪkɪt], (Noun)
Definitions:
- an insect related to the grasshoppers but with shorter legs. The male produces a characteristic musical chirping sound
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Origin
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Middle English: from Old French criquet, from criquer ‘to crackle’, of imitative origin
[ˈkrɪkɪt], (Noun)
Definitions:
- an open-air game played on a large grass field with ball, bats, and two wickets, between teams of eleven players, the object of the game being to score more runs than the opposition
(e.g: a game of cricket)
Phrases:
- a cricket score
- not cricket
Origin
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late 16th century: of unknown origin
[ˈkrɪkɪt], (Noun)
Definitions:
- a low wooden stool; a footstool
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Origin
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mid 16th century: of uncertain origin
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