euchre

Definitions


[ˈjuːkə], (Noun)

Definitions:
- a North American card game for two to four players, played with the thirty-two highest cards, the aim being to win at least three of the five tricks played


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Origin:
early 19th century: from German dialect Jucker(spiel)


[ˈjuːkə], (Verb)

Definitions:
- (in euchre) gain the advantage over (another player) by preventing them from taking three tricks


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Origin:
early 19th century: from German dialect Jucker(spiel)




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