- a variation of eldest hand.
elder hand
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of elder hand
First recorded in 1580–90
Example Sentences
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In the case of equality the elder hand wins, but the ace of diamonds is always a winning card.
From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 4, Slice 4 "Bradford, William" to "Brequigny, Louis" by Various
The items in the elder hand thus being counted, the holder lays down one card, thus beginning the "play."
From Hoyle's Games Modernized by Hoffmann, Louis
The laws prescribe that the scores, whether obtained by the elder hand or by the dealer, shall be reckoned in the following order of precedence—viz.:
From Hoyle's Games Modernized by Hoffmann, Louis
The elder hand states how many he has.
From Hoyle's Games Modernized by Hoffmann, Louis
Each player who follows the elder hand must head the trick if he can, or be looed.
From Enquire Within Upon Everything The Great Victorian Domestic Standby by Anonymous
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