major suit

noun Bridge.

hearts or spades, especially with reference to their higher point values.

Compare minor suit.

Origin of major suit

First recorded in 1915–20

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British Dictionary definitions for major suit

major suit

noun

bridge hearts or spadesCompare minor suit

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