Definition

A card game played by two to four players where players score points by forming combinations of cards and moving pegs on a board.

Example

We played a game of cribbage last night and had a lot of fun.

Conversation

Have you ever played cribbage before?

No, I haven't, but I've heard it's really fun.

It is! You should join us next time we play cribbage at my place.

That sounds great! I'm always up for learning new games.

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Root Explanation

Cribbage originates from the Old French word 'cribbage', which is derived from 'cribber', meaning to put in a crib or a small bed. The game involves scoring points by forming combinations of cards, akin to putting them into a 'crib' for scoring purposes.

Memory Tip

Think of 'crib' as a small bed where you put things, and remember that in cribbage, you are putting cards into a 'crib' to score points.

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