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单词 manille
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Definition of manille in English:

manille

noun məˈnɪl
  • (in the card games ombre and quadrille) the second-best trump or honour.

    Example sentencesExamples
    • For instance, suppose the manille (second highest trump) is led.

Origin

Late 17th century: from French (perhaps influenced by main 'hand'), from malille, also used as a term in card games, from Spanish malilla, diminutive of mala, feminine of malo 'bad'. Although “bad” because of its low value, the card acquires power when its suit is trumps.

 
 

Definition of manille in US English:

manille

nounməˈnēl
  • (in the card games ombre and quadrille) the second-best trump or honor.

    Example sentencesExamples
    • For instance, suppose the manille (second highest trump) is led.

Origin

Late 17th century: from French (perhaps influenced by main ‘hand’), from malille (also used as a term in card games), from Spanish malilla, diminutive of mala feminine of malo ‘bad’. Although ‘bad’ because of its low value, the card acquires power when its suit is trumps.

 
 
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