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Racket and ball game played in France, from
about the 12th century, over a central net in
an indoor court, but with a sloping roof let
into each end and one side of the court,
against which the ball may be hit. The term
real here means `royal', not `genuine'. Basic
scoring is as for lawn tennis, but with
various modifications. The oldest court still
in use is at Hampton Court, Richmond, London,
installed by Henry VIII.