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Jacks (game pieces)

Scope note

Use for the small objects, often of metal and with six prongs, needed in the game of jacks.

Term type

AAT

Getty AAT term number

3000211116

Broader Terms used

game pieces

Term used for

jackstones

Equivalent Terms used

jack (game piece)

Created

13yrs ago

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