CRICKET

I. noun Etymology: Middle English criket, from Anglo-French, of limitative origin Date: 14th century any of a family (Gryllidae) of leaping orthopteran insects noted for the chirping notes produced by the male by rubbing together specially modified parts of the forewings, a low wooden footstool, a small metal toy or signaling device that makes a sharp click or snap when pressed, II. noun Etymology: Middle French criquet goal stake in a bowling game Date: 1598 a game played with a ball and bat by two sides of usually 11 players each on a large field centering upon two wickets each defended by a batsman, fair and honorable behavior , III. intransitive verb Date: circa 1809 to play the game of ~, ~er noun