domino
noun
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The History of Domino
The origin of dominoes is rather obscure, and that is as true of the word as it is of the game. Both appeared in France shortly after 1750. In both English and French, domino earlier denoted a long hooded cloak worn together with a mask during carnival season or at a masquerade. It is an even earlier sense, however, that may link the garment with the playing piece. In French, domino originally referred to a cape worn by a priest over his surplice. Domino pieces were once made with ebony blacks and ivory faces, and it has been suggested that the playing piece brought to mind the priest’s black domino contrasting with the white surplice.
Examples of domino in a Sentence
Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 26 June 2024
In kind, the size of Peck’s mask, which once included a domino over his eyes and face-obscuring fringe, has had an inverse relationship to the artist’s personal and artistic confidence.
—Chris Kelly, Washington Post, 26 June 2024
Morris fondly recalls the camaraderie among her fellow travelers, epic backgammon battles, and discovering a new favorite pastime: dominos.
—Lilah Ramzi, Vogue, 17 June 2024
She's taught family and friends how to play Mahjong and dominoes, including her granddaughter Lisa Essi.
—Bridget Fogarty, Journal Sentinel, 14 June 2024
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“Domino.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/domino. Accessed 15 Jul. 2024.
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