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

Whistler :: Whistler (n.) The widgeon.

Pipe :: Pipe (v. i.) To call, convey orders, etc., by means of signals on a pipe or whistle carried by a boatswain..

Game :: Game (v. i.) That which is gained, as the stake in a game; also, the number of points necessary to be scored in order to win a game; as, in short whist five points are game..

Sifflement :: Sifflement (n.) The act of whistling or hissing; a whistling sound; sibilation.

Whist :: Whist (v. t.) To hush or silence.

Whistling :: Whistling () a. & n. from Whistle, v..

Whist :: Whist (a.) Not speaking; not making a noise; silent; mute; still; quiet.

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..

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

Whistled :: Whistled (imp. & p. p.) of Whistl.

Cooee :: Cooee (n.) A peculiar whistling sound made by the Australian aborigenes as a call or signal.

Whistlewood :: Whistlewood (n.) The moosewood, or striped maple. See Maple..

Singleton :: 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..

Whistler :: Whistler (n.) The golden-eye.

Whistle :: Whistle (v. i.) An instrument in which gas or steam forced into a cavity, or against a thin edge, produces a sound more or less like that made by one who whistles through the compressed lips; as, a child's whistle; a boatswain's whistle; a steam whistle (see Steam whistle, under Steam)..

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

Whistle :: Whistle (v. i.) The mouth and throat; -- so called as being the organs of whistling.

Book :: Book (n.) Six tricks taken by one side, in the game of whist; in certain other games, two or more corresponding cards, forming a set..

Law :: Law (n.) In arts, works, games, etc.: The rules of construction, or of procedure, conforming to the conditions of success; a principle, maxim; or usage; as, the laws of poetry, of architecture, of courtesy, or of whist..