tent-pegn.
One of the (usually wooden) pegs, with a notch at the upper end, to which when stuck in the ground the ropes of a tent are fastened. Also attributive.
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society > inhabiting and dwelling > inhabited place > dwelling place or abode > a dwelling > tent > [noun] > peg
tent-pin1763
tent-stake1862
tent-peg1864
peg1879
1864 E. A. Parkes Man. Pract. Hygiene 291 Between the tent-pegs of every tent.
Derivatives
ˈtent-ˌpegger n. one who takes part in this exercise.
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society > leisure > sport > types of sport or game > equestrian sports except racing > [noun] > other competitions > participant
tent-pegger1901
1901 Daily Chron. 31 May 6/2 ‘Bobs’..was himself the champion tent-pegger against all comers.
ˈtent-ˌpegging n. an Indian cavalry sport, in which the player, riding at full speed, tries to transfix and carry off, on the point of his lance, a tent-peg fixed in the ground.
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society > leisure > sport > types of sport or game > equestrian sports except racing > [noun] > other competitions
ringa1513
goose-riding1785
tent-pegging1878
lemon-cutting1889
musical chairs1933
1878 N. Amer. Rev. 127 155 ‘Tent-pegging’ is a very favorite amusement of the sowar.
1900 Daily News 26 June 3/1 The tugs-of-war, tent-peggings, V.C. races, etc., were well contested.
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