Acol

British

/ ˈækəl /

noun

bridge a popular British bidding system favouring light opening bids and a flexible approach

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Etymology

Origin of Acol

C20: named after a club in Acol Road, London

Example Sentences

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And it’s about paying it forward for Acol, who has relied on the church since becoming disabled.

From Washington Times

“I started coming here because I needed food,” said Lee Ann Acol, who found herself on disability after brain surgery.

From Washington Times

Acol was in line Wednesday morning at the Fifty Third Avenue Church of Christ.

From Washington Times

Hamilton moved off bottom spot in the table thanks to the win, sealed by a late Alex D'Acol goal.

From BBC

Alex D'Acol did come close with a drive for Accies, but the visitors had a real grip on the game and Waghorn was running riot with growing confidence, setting up chances for Tavernier and twice for Garner.

From BBC

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