Yarborough

American

[yahr-bur-oh, -buhr-oh, -ber-uh] / ˈyɑrˌbɜr oʊ, -ˌbʌr oʊ, -bər ə /

noun

Whist, Bridge.

a hand in which no card is higher than a nine.

yarborough British

/ ˈjɑːbərə, -brə /

noun

bridge whist a hand of 13 cards in which no card is higher than nine

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Etymology

Origin of Yarborough

First recorded in 1895–1900; after the 2nd Earl of Yarborough (died 1897), said to have bet 1000 to 1 against its occurrence

Example Sentences

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Floridians for Conservative Values is also a PAC chaired by another top-level Florida politician, state Sen. Clay Yarborough.

From Slate

Since learning what happened to Vestal’s son, Brittany Yarborough now believes Jones is also responsible for injuries her 11-year-old nonverbal son received on the same bus.

From Seattle Times

His 83 career wins are tied with Hall of Famer Cale Yarborough for sixth all-time.

From Seattle Times

Yarborough quit full-time racing after winning six races in 1980 and finishing second in the Cup standings after winning three straight crowns from 1976-78.

From Seattle Times

Yarborough is survived by his wife, Betty Jo, and daughters Julie, Kelley and B.J.

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