Horse. Snooker. Globe, Wednesday 25 March 1840
The Derby.—The Angelica colt was backed last night at 14 to 1; and Mr. Worral’s colt Reindeer (backed rather freely at the autumn meetings) at…
In the first half of the nineteenth century, billiards underwent a remarkable expansion. Sets of rules were formulated, and various variants attained international recognition. Concurrently, the game exhibited a growing tendency to differentiate along national lines.
At this time, the term “snooker” emerged in the press and literature. It appeared under various guises, including as the designation of an animal, a term in diverse fields, and the moniker of a comedy character. Furthermore, there were a number of instances where an individual bearing this name was referenced.