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单词 lightner double
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Lightner double
As a modifier. Designating a double, esp. of a slam contract, which calls for an unusual opening lead; of or relating to this. Esp. in Lightner double. Cf. double n. 3q.This kind of double was devised by Theodore Lightner; see etymology.
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1933 Minneapolis Tribune 18 Aug. 16/1 Mr. Lightner has developed for use against slam bids what is known as the ‘Lightner Slam Lead Convention’.
1934 N.Y. Amsterdam News 30 June 9/7 A cool Lightner double from Waring..was an admonition to his partner that an unusual lead was necessary.
1987 A. F. Truscott Doubles & Redoubles ii. 15 On the fourth deal the Lightner lead proves to be an accidental brilliancy.
2015 Oxf. Times 21 May 67/3 Michael decided against a Lightner double on the basis that it might nudge partner the wrong way.
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