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canfield

1

[ kan-feeld ]

noun

, Cards.
  1. a game of solitaire often adapted to gambling purposes.


Canfield

2

[ kan-feeld ]

canfield

/ ˈkænˌfiːld /

noun

  1. cards a gambling game adapted from a type of patience


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Word History and Origins

Origin of canfield1

1910–15; named after R. A. Canfield (1855–1914), American gambler, inventor of the game

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Word History and Origins

Origin of canfield1

C20: named after R. A. Canfield (1855–1914), US gambler

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Example Sentences

They initially saw no traffic at all as they came to Canfield Drive, and they wandered into the middle of the street.

Sally Canfield, policy director for that campaign, described him as an “extension” of his father.

What did Mr. Canfield call those two boys we are looking after?

Canfield was turning to depart with the detective when Will motioned to him to remain.

"Not while they have possession of the boys," Canfield declared, dolefully.

"I don't understand what you have in mind," faltered Canfield.

As the boy spoke, he passed one end of the rope to Canfield.

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