Acol

British  

/ ˈækəl /

noun

1. 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

All the books by Andrew Robson are worthwhile, although the bidding is Acol, with four-card majors and 12 to 14 no-trumps.

From New York Times • Dec. 17, 2009

So he put his nag back to foot space, and thus the much-diminished little party slowly walked back to Acol Court.

From The Nest of the Sparrowhawk by Orczy, Emmuska Orczy, Baroness

They cared naught about the weather, and the excitement which centered round the Quakeress's cottage at Acol more than counterbalanced the discomfort of a tramp through the mud.

From The Nest of the Sparrowhawk by Orczy, Emmuska Orczy, Baroness

He continued to serve him faithfully, to look after his interests in and around Acol Court to the best of his ability; above all he continued to be whole-heartedly grateful.

From The Nest of the Sparrowhawk by Orczy, Emmuska Orczy, Baroness

Once just past the crossroad toward St. Nicholas, he all but turned his horse's head back towards Acol Court.

From The Nest of the Sparrowhawk by Orczy, Emmuska Orczy, Baroness