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‖ /mhw>, n. [ Hind., fr. pachis twenty-five, the highest throw in the game. ] 1. A game, somewhat resembling backgammon, originating in India. [ 1913 Webster ]

2. A game adopted from the Indian game, using disks, as of pasteboard, and dice; it is played on a cross-shaped board. [ U. S. & Eng. ] [ Webster 1913 Suppl. + WordNet 1.5 ]