/bak"gam'euhn, bak'gam"-/ , n.
1. a game for two persons played on a board having two tables or parts, each marked with 12 points, and with both players having 15 pieces that are moved in accordance with throws of the dice.
2. a victory at this game, esp. one resulting in a tripled score.
v.t.
3. to defeat at backgammon, esp. to win a triple score over.
[ 1635-45; BACK 2 + GAMMON 1 ]