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单词 yarborough
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Definition of yarborough in English:

yarborough

noun ˈjɑːb(ə)rə
  • (in bridge or whist) a hand with no card above a nine.

    全小(桥牌或惠斯特牌戏中没有大于9点的一手牌)

    Example sentencesExamples
    • The term a 'yarborough' in bridge and whist came about because the Earl of Yarborough was fond of betting at odds of 1000:1 against this hand being dealt (A yarboruough meaning a hand of 13 cards none of which is higher than a 9).
    • There are good yarboroughs and bad yarboroughs, based on the strength of the spots.

Origin

Early 20th century: said to be named after an Earl of Yarborough, who bet 1000 to 1 against the occurrence of such a hand.

Definition of yarborough in US English:

yarborough

noun
  • (in bridge or whist) a hand with no card above a nine.

    全小(桥牌或惠斯特牌戏中没有大于9点的一手牌)

    Example sentencesExamples
    • The term a 'yarborough' in bridge and whist came about because the Earl of Yarborough was fond of betting at odds of 1000:1 against this hand being dealt (A yarboruough meaning a hand of 13 cards none of which is higher than a 9).
    • There are good yarboroughs and bad yarboroughs, based on the strength of the spots.

Origin

Early 20th century: said to be named after an Earl of Yarborough, who bet 1000 to 1 against the occurrence of such a hand.

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