dambrod

dambrod
\\ˈdamˌ(b)räd\ noun (-s)
Etymology: Scots dam (IV) + brod board, from Middle English (Scottish dialect) brodd, alteration of bord — more at board

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damˈboard or damˈbrod noun
A draughtboard
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Main Entry:dam

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  • James Wyllie — (born July 8, 1818 in Edinburgh; died April 5, 1899) was a Scottish draughts player who is important to the history of the game. He is often nicknamed The Herd Laddie . For many years the date of his birth was uncertain. The day was thought to… …   Wikipedia

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