major suit

n. Games

A suit of superior scoring value, either spades or hearts in bridge.

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major suit

(Bridge) bridge hearts or spades. Compare minor suit

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ma′jor suit′

hearts or spades, esp. with reference to their higher point values in bridge. Compare minor suit.

[1915–20]

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Noun

major suit - (bridge) a suit of superior scoring value, either spades or hearts

bridge - any of various card games based on whist for four players

heart - a playing card in the major suit that has one or more red hearts on it; "he led the queen of hearts"; "hearts were trumps"

suit - playing card in any of four sets of 13 cards in a pack; each set has its own symbol and color; "a flush is five cards in the same suit"; "in bridge you must follow suit"; "what suit is trumps?"

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