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repic

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[ri-peek] / rɪˈpik /
Or repique

noun

Piquet.

  1. the scoring of 30 points in the declaration of hands before one's opponent scores a point.

  2. the bonus of 60 points won for so scoring.

Etymology

Origin of repic

< French, derivative of repiquer to prick, punch again. See re-, pique 1

Example Sentences

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When fame mentioned your deserts it spoke the truth, and you are going to make pic, repic, and capot. all the gallants from Paris.

From The Pretentious Young Ladies by Molière

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