Elder Hand (Noun)
Meaning
The card player on the dealer's left.
Classification
Nouns denoting people.
Examples
- The dealer dealt the cards to each player, and the individual sitting on their left was considered the elder hand.
- In most poker games, the elder hand is the first player to act and make a betting decision after the cards are dealt.
- The player on the dealer's immediate left is typically referred to as the elder hand, or small blind, in a round of Texas Hold'em.
- During the game, the elder hand carefully planned their next move, trying not to reveal their hand.
- In several card games, including Hold'em, the elder hand is also known for setting the minimum bet at the table.