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Plain card


Any 10, 9, 8, 7, 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, or ace.
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Bid


A spoken declaration to win a specified number of tricks or points; also, to make such a declaration.
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CONTRACT


An agreement to win a certain number of tricks or points in a game or round.
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deal


The act of portioning out the cards to the players; also, the period of play in the game between one deal and the next.
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declaration


A statement to fulfill a contract.
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deuce


A card of the rank of two; also called a two-spot.
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Draw trumps


To lead high trumps in order to deplete opponent's hand of trumps.
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Draw


To take a new card or cards.
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Face card


A king, queen, or jack.
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Face Value


The numerical value of a card.
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