short whist
A variation of the game whist that uses a five-point game limit and in which two…A variation of the game whist that uses a five-point game limit and in which two partnerships of four players compete to win the most tricks.
Meaning
1 sensesA variation of the game whist that uses a five-point game limit and in which two partnerships of four players compete to win the most tricks.
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
Forms
plural: short whists| Singular | short whist |
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Synonyms
2 synonyms- 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:whistlong whist
See also
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