Long Whist (Noun)
Meaning
A card game for four players who form two partnerships; a pack of 52 cards is dealt and each side scores one point for each trick it takes in excess of six.
Classification
Nouns denoting acts or actions.
Examples
- The group of friends decided to play a game of long whist to pass the evening.
- Long whist was a popular card game among the aristocracy in the 18th century.
- The rules of long whist are similar to those of bridge, but with some key differences.
- After a few rounds of long whist, the score was tied at 2-2.
- The team that wins the most tricks in a game of long whist is awarded a bonus point.