pair royal

noun

1. Cribbage. a set of three cards of the same denomination, worth six points.

pair royal

noun

1. (in some card games) a set of three cards of the same denomination

Word History and Origins

Origin of pair royal¹

First recorded in 1585–95

Example Sentences

When it came to Christian's turn he took the box with a trembling hand, shook it fearfully, and threw a pair-royal.

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Pairs and pairs-royal take precedence according to the value of the cards composing them, but any pair-royal beats any pair.

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If a fourth card of the same denomination is next played, twelve holes are scored for the “double pair royal.”

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