Standard Lemma guide
Definitions and examples are grouped by meaning. Pronunciation, history, word forms, translations, descendants, synonyms, antonyms, derived terms, and related words appear whenever the source provides them.
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noun
A call which occurs after another player has already called
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Topics: bridge, card-games, games, poker
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noun
An additional contribution required of investors beyond the initial investment, should unforeseen expenses arise.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Qualifier: contract law
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noun
An extra amount called up beyond the minimum required.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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noun
An additional creative product that a producer can require at the producer's option during the contract period.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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noun
A positive diagnosis when there is, in fact, nothing wrong.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Topics: medicine, sciences
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verb
To call a bet after another player has already called
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Topics: bridge, card-games, games, poker
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verb
To diagnose a condition that does not, in fact, exist.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Topics: medicine, sciences
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noun
(bridge) a bid that is higher than your opponent's bid (especially when your partner has not bid at all and your bid exceeds the value of your hand)
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Synonyms: overbid
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: bid, bidding
History
Etymology tree Proto-Indo-European *úp Proto-Indo-European *-er Proto-Indo-European *upér Proto-Germanic *uber Old English ofer- Middle English over- English over- Proto-Indo-European *gels-der. Proto-Indo-European *golsos Proto-Germanic *kalzazder. Proto-Germanic *kalzōną Proto-West Germanic *kalʀōn Old English cealliander. Old English *callian Middle English callen English call English overcall From over- + call.
