First Known Use: 15th century
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draughts
noun plural but singular or plural in construction \ˈdräf(t)s\
Definition of DRAUGHTS
British : checkers
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Origin of DRAUGHTS
Middle English draghtes, from plural of draght draft, move in chess
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