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bridge whist

noun · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

A variety of whist with the additional rules that the players would take turns as dummy and that the trump suit would be deliberately chosen (including the option not to have one) on each deal rather than random

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: uncountable

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: straight bridge

Antonyms: none provided

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noun

Meaning 2

the earliest form of bridge; the dealer could name the trump suit

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

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Broader terms: bridge

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