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Scrape :: Scrape (v. i.) To play awkwardly and inharmoniously on a violin or like instrument.

Sporting :: Sportful (a.) Done in jest, or for mere play; sportive..

Prelude :: Prelude (v. i.) To play an introduction or prelude; to give a prefatory performance; to serve as prelude.

Draughtboard :: Draughtboard (n.) A checkered board on which draughts are played. See Checkerboard.

Mall :: Mall (n.) An old game played with malls or mallets and balls. See Pall-mall.

Gladiature :: Gladiature (n.) Swordplay; fencing; gladiatorial contest.

Emblazoner :: Emblazoner (n.) One who emblazons; also, one who publishes and displays anything with pomp..

Tongue :: Tongue (v. t.) To modulate or modify with the tongue, as notes, in playing the flute and some other wind instruments..

Ebullition :: Ebullition (n.) A sudden burst or violent display; an outburst; as, an ebullition of anger or ill temper..

Tooter :: Tooter (n.) One who toots; one who plays upon a pipe or horn.

Split :: Split (n.) the division by a player of one hand of blackjack into two hands, allowed when the first two cards dealt to a player have the same value; the player is usually obliged to increase the amount wagered by placing a sum equal to the original bet on the new hand thus created..

Dabble :: Dabble (v. i.) To play in water, as with the hands; to paddle or splash in mud or water..

Violinist :: Violinist (n.) A player on the violin.

Sitting :: Sitting (n.) The time during which one sits while doing something, as reading a book, playing a game, etc..

Taborer :: Taborer (n.) One who plays on the tabor.

Pun :: Pun (v. i.) To make puns, or a pun; to use a word in a double sense, especially when the contrast of ideas is ludicrous; to play upon words; to quibble..

Prince :: Prince (a.) The chief of any body of men; one at the head of a class or profession; one who is preeminent; as, a merchant prince; a prince of players..

Singlestick :: Singlestick (n.) The game played with singlesticks, in which he who first brings blood from his adversary's head is pronounced victor; backsword; cudgeling..

Shift :: Shift (v. t.) A change of the position of the hand on the finger board, in playing the violin..

Plectrum :: Plectrum (n.) A small instrument of ivory, wood, metal, or quill, used in playing upon the lyre and other stringed instruments..

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