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

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

She forgot fleeting time, and did not even hear the church bell over at Acol village striking the hour of ten.

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

I told thee, wench, did I not? that something was happening within the precincts of Acol Court, and that it is my duty to lie in wait and to watch.

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

During her guardian's temporary absence from Acol she had made earnest and resolute efforts to see her mysterious lover.

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