A teetotum (or T-totum) is a form of spinning top most commonly used for gambling games. It has a polygonal body marked with letters or numbers, which indicate the result of each spin. [1][2] …

Nov 27, 2013 · A spinning top with flat facets, known as a "totum" or "teetotum," is an ancient form of randomizer, but a emerged as a particularly popular gambling tool in Germany ca. 1500 CE. …

Aug 18, 2017 · A teetotum was a small spinning top that could be either bought with a game or made at home by players. After it was spun, the teetotum would topple over on one of its …

Aug 28, 2018 · A fascinating little spinning top engraved with old-fashioned capital letters was identified by John Clarke at the Museum of London as made of ivory and a 17th Century …

Dec 13, 2022 · A top in Middle High German was a “trendl,” which is closely related to modern German “drehen” (turn). Just as *þrēaną became “drehen,” so “trendl” became “dreidel.” Since …

Nov 21, 2016 · The "teetotum" is a flat sided top used to play a variety of "put and take" style games. In ancient Rome, the four sides were marked with the letters A, D, N and T which …

The teetotum is a spinning top used in games of chance. It has a polygonal, or multi-flat-sided, body marked with letters or numbers that represent the game action to be taken. The earliest …

Because of the design, amenities, and ambiance, Teetotum exists as a unique hotel experience. The modern, sleek space and attention to detail, from the handcrafted bench on your private …

Time period: Ancient Greece to modern. Players: As many as will. Materials: Wood, leather. Product Dimensions: 2.0 cm width x 5.0 cm length. Further details: The “Teetotum” is a …

Jun 20, 2023 · Can you find the teetotum in the painting at the top of today’s column? The easiest way to describe one is by saying it’s a rod through which has been inserted a polygonal body …