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Definition of Doubleton

1. Noun. (bridge) a pair of playing cards that are the only cards in their suit in the hand dealt to a player.

Definition of Doubleton

1. Noun. (mathematics rare) A set containing precisely two elements. ¹

2. Noun. (bridge) A pair of cards of the same suit, which are the only cards of that suit in a player's hand ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Doubleton

1. [n -S]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Doubleton

Literary usage of Doubleton

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. Expert Auction; a Clear Exposition of the Game as Actually Played by Experts by Edward Valentine Shepard (1916)
"It is not led as a doubleton lacking the jack, because it may win on a finesse or help partner more if another player opens the suit. ..."

2. Expert Auction: A Clear Exposition of the Game as Actually Played by Experts by Edward Valentine Shepard, Whist Club (New York, N.Y.). (1916)
"It is led from J-io-9, regardless of suit length, from J-io with one or two others, also as a doubleton with the 10, and as a singleton. ..."

3. The English Illustrated Magazine (1885)
"THE PATH OF DUTY.1 I AM glad I said to you the other night at doubleton, ... You had simply noticed the pair together that evening at doubleton. ..."

4. Nullo Auction by Florence Irwin (1914)
"After that comes a certain type of doubleton. A doubleton lead is desirable only when the second of the two cards is a sure loser. ..."

5. The Bridge Manual: An Illustrated Practical Course of Instruction and by John Doe (1904)
"But I hate a doubleton. About once a week the man opening a two-card suit makes a rough in ... Even if your doubleton lead is successful once in four deals, ..."

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