spillikin
/ˈspɪlɪkɪn/ · syl·li·kin
noun
- One of the straws or small pieces of wood, ivory, etc. used in the game of jackstraws or spillikins. The child carefully selected a spillikin from the pile to add to her collection.
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Did you know? The game of spillikins was a popular pastime in 17th-century England, often played by children and adults alike.