Definition of Spillikin

1. Noun. A thin strip of wood used in playing the game of jackstraws.

Exact synonyms: Jackstraw
Generic synonyms: Strip

Definition of Spillikin

1. n. See Spilikin.

Definition of Spillikin

1. Noun. One of the straws used in the game of jackstraws (''spillikins'') ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Spillikin

1. [n -S]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Spillikin

spill ink
spill one's guts
spill out
spill over
spill the beans
spillable
spillage
spillages
spilled
spilled the beans
spiller
spillers
spillet fishing
spilliard fishing
spillikin (current term)
spillikins
spilling
spilling the beans
spillingly
spillings
spillionaire
spillionaires
spillover
spillovers
spillproof
spills
spills the beans
spillway
spillways

Literary usage of Spillikin

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. The Popular Science Monthly (1872)
"When this consideration is attended to, the spillikin corona will be found to have a very complex and remarkable figure. It is not to be wondered at that, ..."

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