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singleton
CIDE DICTIONARY
singleton, n.
In certain games at cards, as whist, a single card of any suit held at the deal by a player; as, to lead a singleton. [1913 Webster]
OXFORD DICTIONARY
singleton, n.
1 one card only of a suit, esp. as dealt to a player.
2 a a single person or thing. b an only child.
3 a single child or animal born, not a twin etc.
1 one card only of a suit, esp. as dealt to a player.
2 a a single person or thing. b an only child.
3 a single child or animal born, not a twin etc.
Etymology
SINGLE, after simpleton
THESAURUS
singleton
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