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wild animals and birds hunted for sport, as rabbits or doves, that are smaller than animals, as deer and bears, classified as big game.[1810-20]
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small game — noun : game birds and mammals not classed as big game * * * wild animals and birds hunted for sport, as rabbits or doves, that are smaller than animals, as deer and bears, classified as big game. [1810 20] * * * small game, the smaller animals… … Useful english dictionary
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