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bisque2

Syllabification: (bisque)
Pronunciation: /bisk/

Definition of bisque

noun

  • an extra turn, point, or stroke allowed to a weaker player in croquet or court tennis.

Origin:

mid 17th century (originally a term in court tennis): from French, of unknown ultimate origin

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