Meaning of sphairistike | Babel Free

Definitions

An early racquet sport that evolved into tennis.

archaic, uncountable

Examples

“The new appliances of the game sold under the rather too learned name⟳ of ‘sphairistikè’ have⟳ been lightened without, like⟳ their ancient representatives, being increased in size.”

“He observed that a wholesaler who supplied my grandfather with goods continued to advertise the implements of a new game, called "Sphairistike."”

“At that time, he had not given a thought to his new game, and, as a consequence, the pastures around Rhysnant Hall are not likely to have⟳ been the place⟳ where the Major would have⟳ pitched his sphairistikè nets.”

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