ninepins
Example Sentences
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The Ninepins do not stagger when I smile at them now; the Dice-box gapes open-mouthed at my greeting.
From Puppets at Large Scenes and Subjects from Mr Punch's Show by Anstey, F.
Boys and girls, in fact everyone, hurried towards Rosalie, despite the sharp words from old Ninepins.
From Nobody's Girl (En Famille) by Crewe-Jones, Florence
Ninepins amuse me greatly, but at present I should like to play at spinning a top, and, if thou dost consent, thou shalt be the top.
From The Story of a Soul (L'Histoire d'une Âme): The Autobiography of St. Thérèse of Lisieux With Additional Writings and Sayings of St. Thérèse by Taylor, Thomas N. (Thomas Nimmo)
"Father Ninepins told me to come to you," said Rosalie.
From Nobody's Girl (En Famille) by Crewe-Jones, Florence
Ninepins or skittles is a number game, and one can score by using number groups, or by fetching counters, shells, beads, etc., as reminders.
From The Child under Eight by Murray, E. R. (Elsie Riach)
