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From 1800 to 1849

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.

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