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noun
A precursor to the game of contract bridge.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: uncountable
Topics: card-games, games
Synonyms: royal auction bridge
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: bridge, card game, game, amusement, diversion, activity
noun
a variety of bridge in which tricks made in excess of the contract are scored toward game; now generally superseded by contract bridge
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Synonyms: auction
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: bridge
History
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