doubleton
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of doubleton
First recorded in 1905–10; modeled on singleton
Example Sentences
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It was just possible that West had 2=2=6=3 shape with three low clubs, but then East, with only a doubleton diamond, might have considered shifting at Trick 2.
From New York Times ● Apr. 24, 2015
East won with his ace and returned the spade eight, starting a high-low with a remaining doubleton.
From New York Times ● Mar. 15, 2015
West doubled for takeout, East bid four clubs, West continued with four diamonds, East bid four spades, showing only a doubleton in support, and that was passed out.
From New York Times ● Oct. 10, 2014
East, worried that his partner had the eight-four doubleton, put in his ten.
From New York Times ● May 30, 2014
He had clubs and spades solid, with doubleton heart and diamonds.
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