I. ˈkri-kət noun
Etymology: Middle English criket, from Anglo-French, of limitative origin
Date: 14th century
1. : 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
2. : a low wooden footstool
3. : a small metal toy or signaling device that makes a sharp click or snap when pressed
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II. noun
Etymology: Middle French criquet goal stake in a bowling game
Date: 1598
1. : 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
2. : fair and honorable behavior
it wasn't cricket for her to break her contract — Gerry Nadel
III. intransitive verb
Date: circa 1809
: to play the game of cricket
• crick·et·er noun