quinze

British

/ kɛ̃z /

noun

a card game with rules similar to those of vingt-et-un, except that the score aimed at is 15 rather than 21

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Etymology

Origin of quinze

French: fifteen

Example Sentences

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One poor wretch lost several oxen in one game of quinze.

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