play of (the) cane(s: a translation of Spanish juego de cañas ‘skirmish with throwing canes on horsebacke one at another’ (Minsheu 1623). Obsolete.

jousting with spears; now archaic.

A medieval tilt or tournament involving combat using spears or lances. Also: the activity or skill of fighting with a spear or lance, spear-play.

exercise or fighting with spears.

A wooden javelin, about five feet long, used in games by Persian, Turkish, and Arabian horsemen. Also, A game in which this is used.