_mot_
mot The game of marbles or alleys always signalled the beginning of Spring fairs. Kids 4-8 years of age played the game. The objective of the game was to win as many alleys as you could. The game was played by any number of kids, although usually 3-4 played it at one time. Each kid tossed 3 marbles...
| Format: | Manuscript |
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| Language: | English |
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| Online Access: | http://collections.mun.ca/cdm/ref/collection/elrcdne/id/51239 |
| Summary: | mot The game of marbles or alleys always signalled the beginning of Spring fairs. Kids 4-8 years of age played the game. The objective of the game was to win as many alleys as you could. The game was played by any number of kids, although usually 3-4 played it at one time. Each kid tossed 3 marbles towards a hole made in the ground called a "_mot_.", from about 10-15 feet away. The player with the alley closest to or in the mot DICT CEN. NOV 16 1968 [check] [check] Used I Used I Not used Newfoundland Folklore Survey |
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