handplay

English

noun
Definitions
  • hand-to-Hand-to-hand combat.
  • (card games) In the game of skat, the playing of one's hand without using the skat.

Etymology

Inherited from Middle English *handpleie inherited from Old English handplega (fighting) affix from English hand (style of penmanship, handwriting) + English play.

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English

play

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