minor suit

minor suit

n. Games A suit of inferior scoring value, either clubs or diamonds in bridge.

minor suit

n (Bridge) bridge diamonds or clubs. Compare major suit

mi′nor suit′

n. (in bridge) diamonds or clubs. Compare major suit.

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minor suit - ( bridge) a suit of inferior scoring value, either diamonds or clubsbridge - any of various card games based on whist for four playersclub - a playing card in the minor suit that has one or more black trefoils on it; "he led a small club"; "clubs were trumps"diamond - a playing card in the minor suit that has one or more red rhombuses on it; "he led a small diamond"; "diamonds 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?"