Definitions
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- noun bridge A card played in order to
deceive an opponent as to one's trueholding - verb bridge To play a falsecard
Etymologies
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false + card
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Examples
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It's dangerous for West to falsecard on opening lead unless partner's hand is very weak, and East's only job is to avoid reneging.
NYT > Home Page By PHILLIP ALDER 2010
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"Breaking the Bridge Rules: First Hand Play," by Barry Rigal Master Point Press, analyzes the situations when the person about to lead, whether a defender or declarer, should realize that it is time to falsecard.
NYT > Home Page By PHILLIP ALDER 2010
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West's falsecard was a fine piece of work, but it should not have succeeded.
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