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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Quotation dates: 1540
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Efter-game, n. [e.m.E. after-game (1631).] A second or succeeding game. —c1540 Lynd. Kitteis Conf. 8.
The curate … began hir to exempne; He was best at the efter game