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单词 McKenney
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Definition of McKenney in English:

McKenney

noun məˈkɛni
Contract Bridge
  • In defensive play, a system of signals and discards by which a player indicates a desire for his or her partner to lead a particular suit. Usually attributive, frequently in "McKenney convention".

Origin

1930s. From the name of William E. McKenney, U.S. player of bridge, who popularized the system (devised by the American player Hy Lavinthal in 1934) in his daily newspaper column.

 
 

Definition of McKenney in US English:

McKenney

nounməˈkɛni
Contract Bridge
  • In defensive play, a system of signals and discards by which a player indicates a desire for his or her partner to lead a particular suit. Usually attributive, frequently in "McKenney convention".

Origin

1930s. From the name of William E. McKenney, U.S. player of bridge, who popularized the system (devised by the American player Hy Lavinthal in 1934) in his daily newspaper column.

 
 
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