diabolo


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diabolo

(dɪˈæbəˌləʊ)
n, pl -los
1. (Games, other than specified) a game in which one throws and catches a spinning top on a cord fastened to two sticks held in the hands
2. (Games, other than specified) the top used in this game
[C20: from Italian, literally: devil]
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I forgot to mention that before he did so he said to Don Quixote, "Remember that you stand excommunicated for having laid violent hands on a holy thing, juxta illud, si quis, suadente diabolo."
But be it known to you, brave knights, that certain murderous caitiffs, casting behind them fear of God, and reverence of his church, and not regarding the bull of the holy see, Si quis, suadende Diabolo ''
(5) The Greeks feared to name Pluto directly and mentioned him by one of many descriptive titles, such as `Host of Many': compare the Christian use of O DIABOLOS or our `Evil One'.
At the closing ceremony, performance groups put on shows inspired by this year's theme of 'transformation,' including a diabolo performance by a Turkish team, a martial arts show by Russian performers, and a flag dance by the Chilean team.
The Circus Avago area will give visitors the chance to run their own circus - completely free, and try walking the tightrope, riding unicycles, juggling, diabolo, plate spinning, stilts, Chinese ribbons and much more in this non-stop session promising fun for all the family, participants and spectators - all day!
'The boys will also show how to play the diabolo,' which is the Taiwanese version of the yoyo, or sometimes called 'Chinese yoyo.' Hsia revealed there had been many competitions of the game in Taiwan, and the students with him who happen to play the ancient game just won a championship.
The group will be joined by sensational electric violinist Brian King Joseph, Diabolo Lord Nil, singer Glennis Grace, (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V0JeGzLEj9I) comedian Samuel J.
is mark question the by represented letter The Circlegram: Diabolo.
The concerts will be preceded by other entertainment features starting at 4pm, including Russian folk dances, enthralling Pixel Poi and Diabolo shows, cheerful roaming parades and upbeat performances by LED drummers.
The concerts will be preceded by other entertainment features starting at 4pm, including Russian folk dances, Pixel Poi and Diabolo shows, roaming parades and performances by LED drummers.