SINCE 1828
skat
noun
\ ˈskät
, ˈskat
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, ˈskat
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Definition of skat
1
: a three-handed card game played with 32 cards in which players bid for the privilege of attempting any of several contracts
2
: a widow of two cards in skat that may be used by the winner of the bid
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