false card

nounChiefly Bridge.

a card played to give an opponent a mistaken idea of the quality or length of one's holding in the suit led.

Origin of false card

First recorded in 1875–80

Words Nearby false card

Other definitions for false-card (2 of 2)

false-card

[ fawls-kahrd ]

verb (used without object)Chiefly Bridge.

to play a false card.

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How to use false card in a sentence

I know not how they have shuffled, but my head on't, A false card is turn'd up trump, but fates look to't.
Beaumont & Fletcher's Works (8 of 10) | Francis Beaumont
It was a false card to play, for George grew obstinate at once.
The Half-Hearted | John Buchan
She professed her delight at the unexpected pleasure and then boldly played a false card.
The Song of the Wolf | Frank Mayer

British Dictionary definitions for false-card

false-card

verb

(intr) bridge to play a misleading card, esp a high loser, in order to deceive an opponent

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