whist


Definition: Meaning of, whist in English to English dictionary.

Pronunciation: / wɪst /

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  1. a card game for four players in two pairs, in which each pair tries to win the most TRICK s
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whist used in phrases

  • bridge whist (noun)
    1. the earliest form of bridge; the dealer could name the trump suit
  • dummy whist (noun)
    1. a form of whist with three players; four hands are dealt with the hand opposite the dealer being face up
  • long whist (noun)
    1. a card game for four players who form two partnerships; a pack of 52 cards is dealt and each side scores one point for each trick it takes in excess of six
  • short whist (noun)
    1. a card game for four players who form two partnerships; a pack of 52 cards is dealt and each side scores one point for each trick it takes in excess of six
  • whist drive (noun)
    1. a progressive whist party
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