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greensome

noun

Etymology

Blend of green + foursome.

  1. inherited from *kʷetwṓr✻
  2. inherited from *fedwōr✻
  3. inherited from *feuwar✻
  4. inherited from fēower
  5. inherited from four
  6. formed as foursome — “four + -some”
  7. compounded as greensome — “green + foursome”

Definitions

  1. A foursome game with the difference that both players tee off on every hole. The better…

    A foursome game with the difference that both players tee off on every hole. The better ball is chosen and alternate strokes are then played to complete the hole.

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