Battledores

/ˈbæt.əl.dɔːrz/ noun

Definition

Plural of battledore; multiple wooden paddles used in the game battledore and shuttlecock.

Etymology

Simple plural form of 'battledore' created by adding the standard English plural suffix '-s'.

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In Victorian times, ornate battledores became prized possessions, often beautifully decorated with painted designs—they were both sporting equipment and treasured keepsakes!

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