Main Entry:

¹scrim·mage

Pronunciation:

\ˈskri-mij\

Function:

noun

Etymology:

Middle English scrymmage, alteration of skyrmissh skirmish

Date:

15th century

1 a: a minor battle : skirmish b: a confused fight : scuffle2 a: the interplay between two football teams that begins with the snap of the ball and continues until the ball is dead b: practice play (as in football or basketball) between two squads