Question 1

Where does the French word "jonchets" come from?

Accepted Answer

likely from jonc (rush). Attested in the inventory of the jewels, garments, manuscripts and precious objects of the Countess of Montpensier by A. de Boislisle (1474) in the form jeu de jongz "game of jonchet".

Question 2

What words are synonyms of the French word "jonchets"?

Accepted Answer

guillier
mikado

Question 3

What does "jonchets" mean in French?

Accepted Answer

Plural of jonchet.
A game using jonchet sticks, consisting of removing the interlaced sticks with a hook without touching any other.

Question 4

What is the translation of "jonchets" into english?

Accepted Answer

spillikins

jonchets

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