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spadille

noun spa·dille \ spə-ˈdil , -ˈdē \

Definition of spadille

: the highest trump in various card games (such as ombre)

Origin and Etymology of spadille

French, from Spanish espadilla, diminutive of espada broadsword, spade (in cards) — more at spade

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