double dummy

American  

noun

Cards.

1. a variety of bridge for two players in which two hands are kept face down until the end of the bidding when both hands are exposed.

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Etymology

Origin of double dummy

First recorded in 1900–05

Example Sentences

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double dummy

If you picked the declarer, you were wrong at double dummy.

From New York Times ● Dec. 10, 2014

But the loss will be $160 million less than it would have been had it used the double dummy in 1993.

From Washington Post ● Nov. 7, 2013

Vivian made his escape; and Beckendorff, pitying his degeneracy, proposed to the Prince, in a tone which seemed to anticipate that the offer would meet with instantaneous acceptation, double dummy.

From Vivian Grey by Disraeli, Benjamin, Earl of Beaconsfield

If you'll come with me now I'll play double dummy with you.

From The Younger Set by Chambers, Robert W. (Robert William)

"I suppose you won't have it out with me at double dummy?" said Vignolles to his victim.

From Mr. Scarborough's Family by Trollope, Anthony