The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48:

Kayles \Kayles\, n. pl. [Akin to Dan. kegle, Sw. kegla, D. & G.
   kegel, OHG. kegil, whence F. quille.]
   A game; ninepins. [Prov Eng.] --Carew.
   [1913 Webster]