scrummage
noun
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Pronunciation: /ˈskɹʌm.ɪdʒ/
noun
Etymology: Alteration of scrimmage, scrimish, scrimmish, variants of skirmish.
- An ordered formation of forwards, typically bending down, binding to one another with their arms, and pushing opponents shoulder to shoulder, in which each side aims to gain control of the ball; a scrum.
- A scrimmage.
- Dated form of scrimmage (“a rough fight”).
“How would you like a scrummage, Andy, with them Scotchmen that stole your mother's chickens this morning?”
- Synonym of scrum (“daily meeting”)
verb
Etymology: Alteration of scrimmage, scrimish, scrimmish, variants of skirmish.
- To engage in an ordered formation of forwards in which each side aims to gain control of the ball, as described above.