eldest hand
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of eldest hand
First recorded in 1590–1600
Example Sentences
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If he draw an eight, which will make just fifteen, he, as being eldest hand, is sure of winning the game.
From Enquire Within Upon Everything The Great Victorian Domestic Standby by Anonymous
The eldest hand has the king of clubs, the king of hearts, the ace and seven of diamonds, and the ten of spades.
From The Laws of Euchre As adopted by the Somerset Club of Boston, March 1, 1888 by Leeds, Herbert Corey
The eldest hand is not bound to bid, but may pass.
From Hoyle's Games Modernized by Hoffmann, Louis
The trump card having been turned, the eldest hand may pass, order up, or play alone; in either of the last two cases the third hand may take it from him and play alone.
From The Laws of Euchre As adopted by the Somerset Club of Boston, March 1, 1888 by Leeds, Herbert Corey
Should the eldest hand lead before the discard is completed, the lead stands, and the dealer can change his discard if he wishes.
From The Laws of Euchre As adopted by the Somerset Club of Boston, March 1, 1888 by Leeds, Herbert Corey
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