minor suit

noun

Bridge.

1. diamonds or clubs.

minor suit

noun

1. bridge diamonds or clubs Compare major suit

Word History and Origins

Origin of minor suit¹

First recorded in 1925–30

Example Sentences

Just one minor suit — which shortened the period of time in which Pennsylvania voters could fix errors on certain mail ballots — was successful.

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Most expert pairs use that cue-bid to show a solid minor suit, in principle stoppers in the other two unbid suits and asking partner to bid three no-trump with a stopper in the opener’s suit.

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East, who could not retain control of both minor suits, chose to discard the club jack.

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With the diamond finesse working, North-South could have won 12 tricks in either minor suit.

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However, North thought this was unusual, showing length in both minor suits.

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