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eldest hand
or elder hand
noun
, Cards.
- the player on the dealer's left.
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Word History and Origins
Origin of eldest hand1
First recorded in 1590–1600
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Example Sentences
The eldest hand leads any card he chooses and all must follow suit if able, the penalty for a revoke being the loss of the game.
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Eldest hand has two small trumps, queen of hearts, and queen and seven of spades.
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After the deal the players bid for the trump in turn, commencing with the eldest hand.
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The eldest hand begins the game by playing a card in one of three ways.
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Should the eldest hand lead without asking permission, his partner may double, but only if the maker of the trump consent.
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