Main Entry: ¹deal

Pronunciation: \ˈdēl\

Function: noun

Etymology: Middle English deel, from Old English dǣl; akin to Old English dāl division, portion, Old High German teil part

Date: before 12th century

1 obsolete : part, portion
2 : a usually large or indefinite quantity or degree <a great deal of support> <a good deal faster>
3 a : the act or right of distributing cards to players in a card game b : hand 9b