Stayman
Americannoun
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Staymans
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noun
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Etymology
Origin of Stayman
C20: named after Samuel M. Stayman (1909–94), US bridge expert
Example Sentences
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The Level 3 alert was also issued for one address on Stayman Flats Road, though officials said late Monday night that would be downgraded to a Level 1, which means “get ready and stay alert.”
From Seattle Times ● Jul. 19, 2022
The Stayman Flats Fire grew from 35 to 750 acres within four hours Monday, according to the state Department of Natural Resources.
From Seattle Times ● Jul. 19, 2022
Stayman Winesap also does well in Adams County.
From Washington Post ● Sep. 24, 2021
If you like to open one no-trump with a five-card major, consider using Puppet Stayman, which first asks opener to show a five-card major.
From New York Times ● Jul. 19, 2013
We have one area in Pennsylvania where on one side of the river it's McIntosh and the other side of the river it's Stayman.
From Northern Nut Growers Association Report of the Proceedings at the 41st Annual Meeting Pleasant Valley, New York, August 28, 29 and 30, 1950 by Northern Nut Growers Association
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