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piquet1

Definition of piquet

noun

[mass noun]
  • a trick-taking card game for two players, using a 32-card pack consisting of the seven to the ace only.

Origin:

mid 17th century: from French, of unknown origin

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Definition of piquet in the US English dictionary
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