English Dictionary

jeu de paume

noun

A precursor of lawn tennis, originally played by hitting the ball with the palm of the hand instead of with a racquet. / The type of court where this game was played.

Jeu de paume was a popular game in medieval Europe.

意味（1）

A precursor of lawn tennis, originally played by hitting the ball with the palm of the hand instead of with a racquet.

Although court tennis was at first played by hand (jeu de paume), the form of the game and the shape of the court were developed during the 12th and 13th centuries to a point differing little from the modern game.

意味（2）

The type of court where this game was played.

A jeu de paume court with game in progress.