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elder hand
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Word History and Origins
Origin of elder hand1
First recorded in 1580–90
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Example Sentences
In the case of equality the elder hand wins, but the ace of diamonds is always a winning card.
From Project Gutenberg
The poore Church should play at vnequal game, for it should loose al by the Elder hand.
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As between two flushes which do not take precedence, the elder hand wins.
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