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Definition of hoyle
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: an encyclopedia of the rules of indoor games and especially card games
Hoyle
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Definition of Hoyle (Entry 2 of 2)
Sir Fred 1915–2001 British astrophysicist
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9 Words and Phrases from Card Games
9 Words and Phrases from Card Games
Shuffle up and deal.
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