What is "barleybrake"

Barleybrake \Bar"ley*brake`\ Barleybreak \Bar"ley*break`\(b[aum]r"l[y^]*br[=a]k`), n. An ancient rural game, commonly played round stacks of barley, or other grain, in which some of the party attempt to catch others who run from a goal.

alt. An ancient rural game, commonly played round stacks of barley or other grain, in which some players attempt to catch others who run from a goal. n. An ancient rural game, commonly played round stacks of barley or other grain, in which some players attempt to catch others who run from a goal.