omber
Americannoun
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a card game popular in the 17th and 18th centuries and played, usually by three persons, with 40 cards.
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the player undertaking to win the pool in this game.
Etymology
Origin of omber
1650–60; < French ( h ) ombre < Spanish hombre literally, man < Latin hominem, accusative of homō man. See Homo
Example Sentences
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The 90-year-old Gurney’s Montauk Resort & Seawater Spa in Montauk, which has been transformed in recent years, has 42 newly renovated rooms that feature dip-dyed omber drapes and other modern touches.
From New York Times
For the living room, she chose the brightest of pinks in an omber effect.
From New York Times
The ace of clubs in qua?rille and omber.
From Project Gutenberg
A penalty at beast, omber, etc.
From Project Gutenberg
Hence: To be beasted, to be beaten at beast, omber, etc.
From Project Gutenberg
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