bridge

Definitions of bridge
  1. noun
    any of various card games based on whist for four players
    synonyms: bridgen
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    types:
    boedelhuis, boelhuis, erfhuis, veiling
    a variety of bridge in which tricks made in excess of the contract are scored toward game; now generally superseded by contract bridge
    contract
    a variety of bridge in which the bidder receives points toward game only for the number of tricks he bid
    type of:
    kaarten, kaartspel, kaartspelen
    a game played with playing cards
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