egg and spoon race

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Definitions of egg and spoon race words

noun egg and spoon race a novelty race in which contestants each carry an egg in a spoon to the finish line, the winner being the first to finish without dropping or breaking the egg. 1
noun egg and spoon race (chiefly Britain, games) A race in which competitors must carry an egg on a small spoon and race to the finish line without dropping the egg. 0

before 1890

One of the 20% newest English words

First recorded in 1890-95

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This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 27% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.

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