coquet

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If he roquets an enemy's ball, he croquets it, if he wishes, into a disadvantageous position.

From Croquet As played by the Newport Croquet Club by Anonymous

Case.—A ball roquets another ball, driving the latter by concussion through the playing ball's proper bridge; remaining, however, in position to run the bridge.

From Croquet As played by the Newport Croquet Club by Anonymous

If he roquets a friend, he croquets his ball into better position, or perhaps through its proper bridge.

From Croquet As played by the Newport Croquet Club by Anonymous

Ricochet.—Two or more roquets made on the same blow.

From Croquet As played by the Newport Croquet Club by Anonymous

Thus if a step on the round and a roquet be made on the same blow, the player may at once croquet the roqueted ball, or roquet it again immediately or after other roquets.

From Croquet As played by the Newport Croquet Club by Anonymous