gammon

Meanings

• Noun

  A dice game in which the player throws two dice and tries to get a specific total, usually 6, 8, or 10. The name of the game may also refer to the winning roll of doubles.

  - "He rolled doubles in gammon and won the game."
  - "Gammon is a popular dice game played in many parts of the world."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with gammon
jam on , damson , chamomile

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Homophones

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1. gammon, a type of smoked pork meat (en) : A type of smoked pork meat, especially from Scotland.
   

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Variants

List of all variants of gammon that leads to same result
gammon , gammons , gammoned , gammoning

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Etymology

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Originally from the Old French word 'jeu de gammon', meaning 'game of dice'. The term 'gammon' also comes from the Old Norse word 'gaman', meaning 'revelry or merriment'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'gammon' is also used in politics to describe a statement that is considered insincere or dishonest.

2. In the game of backgammon, the doubles dice are called 'blots'.

3. The highest scoring roll in gammon is a double six, which is called 'midnight' or 'big six'.

4. The term 'gammon' is also used in the game of cribbage to refer to a hand that contains no pairs.

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Related Concepts

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1. Backgammon: A variation of gammon that involves two players moving their pieces around a board according to the roll of the dice, with the ultimate goal of removing all of their pieces before their opponent.

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Culture

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Gammon is a popular dice game with a rich history that dates back to ancient Rome. It has been a favorite pastime in many cultures, including England, Scotland, and the United States. In literature, gammon has been mentioned in various works, including Shakespeare's 'The Two Gentlemen of Verona' and Mark Twain's 'The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn'. In art, there are paintings depicting people playing gammon, and in music, there are songs about the game.

How to Memorize "gammon"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a table with two players sitting across from each other, each with a handful of dice. Visualize the excitement and tension as they roll the dice and move their pieces accordingly.
   - Visualize the winning roll of doubles and the triumphant look on the winner's face.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the game with a fun and social atmosphere, like a family gathering or a night out with friends.
   - Associate the game with strategy and skill, like a game of chess or poker.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the acronym 'GAMMON' to remember the rules: 'G'o 'A'round 'M'ove 'M'y 'O'pponent's 'N'ext piece.
   - Use a mnemonic device like 'Gammon, Gammon, Goes The Gambler' to remember the winning roll of doubles.

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