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In some versions of draughts, to remove an opponent's piece as a penalty for failing to capture with it (4)

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huff

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(Other definitions for huff that I've seen before include "A state of annoyance" , "Sulk" , "fit of anger" , "Passing mood of anger" , "Mood of umbrage" .)

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