declarer

noun

de·​clar·​er di-ˈkler-ər How to pronounce declarer (audio)
: one that declares
specifically : the bridge player who names the trump and plays both his or her own hand and that of the dummy

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This might help capture an honor in declarer's hand on the next round. Deb Harvell, Arkansas Online, 25 May 2025 Indeed, attacking a weak suit can be a good deceptive play by declarer. Frank Stewart, The Mercury News, 29 July 2024

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of declarer was in the 14th century

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“Declarer.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/declarer. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.

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