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éٲԱܱ

[ pey-tahngk; French pe-tahnk ]

noun

  1. a form of lawn bowling originating in France, usually played on rough ground using steel balls.


éٲԱܱ

/ ɑ̃ /

noun

  1. another name, esp in the South of France, for boules
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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yvlog History and Origins

Origin of éٲԱܱ1

1950–55; < French < ʰDZç é foot (< Latin ped-, stem of ŧ ) + tanco post, stake (derivative of tancar to close, bar < Vulgar Latin *ٲԳپ; stanch 1 ); so called because the feet are to be planted firmly on the ground, as if staked, when the ball is released
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yvlog History and Origins

Origin of éٲԱܱ1

from ʰDZç pèd tanco foot fixed (to the ground)
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Ms Thacker, a grandmother, has spent most of the past four decades enjoying village life: walking to the pub, playing petanque and visiting the local cricket club.

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Similar to petanque, it is played by athletes in wheelchairs who have an impairment that affects their motor function.

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It’s the length of nine éٲԱܱ courts!

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To be sure, Lupin Lodge offers an array of activities, including a swimming pool, hot tub, sauna, volleyball court, tennis court, éٲԱܱ, basketball net, tetherball, pickleball, children’s playground, table tennis, books, puzzles, board games and cable TV in the clubhouse lounge.

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Bio narrowly missed gold in the 2016 World Petanque Championships in Madagascar, and was desperate to bring the trophy home to his country in last week's tournament.

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