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Definition of whist

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Whist (n.) A certain game at cards; -- so called because it requires silence and close attention. It is played by four persons (those who sit opposite each other being partners) with a complete pack of fifty-two cards. Each player has thirteen cards, and when these are played out, he hand is finished, and the cards are again shuffled and distributed..

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Sweep :: Sweep (n.) In the game of casino, a pairing or combining of all the cards on the board, and so removing them all; in whist, the winning of all the tricks (thirteen) in a hand; a slam..

Whistle :: Whistle (v. i.) To make a shrill sound with a wind or steam instrument, somewhat like that made with the lips; to blow a sharp, shrill tone..

Whistler :: Whistler (n.) The widgeon.

Whiz :: Whiz (v. i.) To make a humming or hissing sound, like an arrow or ball flying through the air; to fly or move swiftly with a sharp hissing or whistling sound..

Trump :: Trump (n.) An old game with cards, nearly the same as whist; -- called also ruff..

Pue :: Pue (v. i.) To make a low whistling sound; to chirp, as birds..

Whistlefish :: Whistlefish (n.) A gossat, or rockling; -- called also whistler, three-bearded rockling, sea loach, and sorghe..

Ruff :: Ruff (n.) A game similar to whist, and the predecessor of it..

Whistler :: Whistler (n.) The hoary, or northern, marmot (Arctomys pruinosus)..

Calliope :: Calliope (n.) A musical instrument consisting of a series of steam whistles, toned to the notes of the scale, and played by keys arranged like those of an organ. It is sometimes attached to steamboat boilers..

Sough :: Sough (v. i.) To whistle or sigh, as the wind..

Whist :: Whist (n.) A certain game at cards; -- so called because it requires silence and close attention. It is played by four persons (those who sit opposite each other being partners) with a complete pack of fifty-two cards. Each player has thirteen cards, and when these are played out, he hand is finished, and the cards are again shuffled and distributed..

Whistle :: Whistle (v. i.) To make a kind of musical sound, or series of sounds, by forcing the breath through a small orifice formed by contracting the lips; also, to emit a similar sound, or series of notes, from the mouth or beak, as birds..

Whistler :: Whistler (n.) The ring ousel.

Elke :: Elke (n.) The European wild or whistling swan (Cygnus ferus).

Tinnitus :: Tinnitus (n.) A ringing, whistling, or other imaginary noise perceived in the ears; -- called also tinnitus aurium..

Hooper :: Hooper (n.) The European whistling, or wild, swan (Olor cygnus); -- called also hooper swan, whooping swan, and elk..

Flute :: Flute (v. t.) To play, whistle, or sing with a clear, soft note, like that of a flute..

Pipe :: Pipe (n.) A boatswain's whistle, used to call the crew to their duties; also, the sound of it..

Whistling :: Whistling (p. pr. & vb. n.) of Whistl.