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doubleton


dou·ble·ton

noun \ˈdə-bəl-tən\

Definition of DOUBLETON

: two cards that are the only ones of their suit originally dealt to a player — compare singleton 1, void 4

Origin of DOUBLETON

double + -ton (as in singleton)
First Known Use: circa 1894

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