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Mithila — Ancient Indian (Bharata) cities and places (titles and location names are in English.) Mithila (Sanskrit: मिथिला, mithilā) was a city in Ancient India, the capital of the Videha Kingdom. The name Mithila is also commonly used to refer to the… … Wikipedia
Bihari culture — The culture of Bihar, an eastern state of India, includes aspects such as literature, cuisine, performing and visual arts, and festivals. Contents 1 Language 2 Literature 3 Performing arts 3.1 Music … Wikipedia
squirrel hunting — In a number of 18th and 19th century accounts, squirrel hunting is mentioned as popular on a certain fixed day, in terms which make it sound more like a * calendar custom than an ordinary sport. In only one or two places does it seem that the… … A Dictionary of English folklore
crokinole — ˈkrōkəˌnōl noun ( s) Etymology: French croquignole fillip, from Middle French, irregular from croquer to crunch : a game resembling squails a crokinole board a crokinole party … Useful english dictionary
squail — n. 1 (in pl.) a game with small wooden discs propelled across a table or board. 2 each of these discs. Phrases and idioms: squail board a board used in squails. Etymology: 19th c.: orig. unkn.: cf. dial. kayles skittles … Useful english dictionary
