connie agate
noun/ kɒniː ˈæɡət/
Etymology
Perhaps a diminutive of cornelian + agate (“a playing marble carved from agate stone”).
Definitions
A playing marble made from agate.
- ‘Mine’s the blood alley.’ ‘No it’s not, yours is the connie agate.’
- My collection of marbles consisted mainly of priceless connie agates handed down by Grandpa.
- I knew the very taw I wanted amongst those cats-eyes and tom bowlers. It was a connie agate, to which I attributed preternatural powers.’
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