The term fair game, now meaning a legitimate target for criticism or attack, comes from hunting law rather than board games or sports. Game first referred to contests and amusements such as athletic matches or backgammon, then by the 14th century...
The term fair game, now meaning a legitimate target for criticism or attack, comes from hunting law rather than board games or sports. Game first referred to contests and amusements such as athletic matches or backgammon, then by the 14th century...