Tom Tidler's ground

A form of Tom Tiddler's ground — A traditional children's game in which one player, "Tom Tiddler", stands on a heap of stones, gravel, etc. and tries to capture or expel other players as they rush onto the heap.

Meanings

proper noun
  1. alternativeAlternative form of Tom Tiddler's ground.
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