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tenace
[ ten-eys ]
noun
, Whist, Bridge.
- a sequence of two high cards of the same suit that lack an intervening card to be in consecutive order, as the ace and queen.
tenace
/ ˈtɛneɪs /
noun
- bridge whist a holding of two nonconsecutive high cards of a suit, such as the ace and queen
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Word History and Origins
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Word History and Origins
Origin of tenace1
C17: from French, from Spanish tenaza forceps, ultimately from Latin tenāx holding fast, from tenēre to hold
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Example Sentences
Chez Laferrière, l'habitude tenace de regarder les hommes le fit s'arrêter.
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This, while not nearly so desirable an opening as a singleton, is better than leading from a tenace.
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Elle le savait, c'tait un gars tenace et rsolu, qui ne revenait jamais sur une parole engage.
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Therefore, as a general proposition, unless the partner have declared, the tenace suit should be led.
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A lead from a tenace or a guarded king or queen is to be avoided.
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