minor suit
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of minor suit
First recorded in 1925–30
Example Sentences
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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.
From New York Times • Dec. 24, 2014
With the diamond finesse working, North-South could have won 12 tricks in either minor suit.
From New York Times • Jan. 1, 2014
One spade was natural, but, as you can see, opener could have had a longer minor suit.
From New York Times • Jul. 22, 2012
But North continued with four no-trump, asking her partner to choose a minor suit.
From New York Times • Jan. 23, 2011
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