elder hand
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of elder hand
First recorded in 1580–90
Example Sentences
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Where the dealer takes up the trump voluntarily, the elder hand is, of course, upon the defensive, and to lead a trump under such circumstances would be disastrous.
From Hoyle's Games Modernized by Hoffmann, Louis
The elder hand should always order up at the bridge when not sure of a trick; the weaker his hand, the greater the necessity for doing so.
From Hoyle's Games Modernized by Hoffmann, Louis
The elder hand states how many he has.
From Hoyle's Games Modernized by Hoffmann, Louis
The elder hand may either play his own hand, pass, or take the widow.
From Hoyle's Games Modernized by Hoffmann, Louis
It is considered desirable for you, if elder hand, to take all five of your cards, unless you have a chance of a great score, and there can be no repique against you.
From Hoyle's Games Modernized by Hoffmann, Louis
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