doubleton

doubleton [duhb-uh l-tuh n] ExamplesWord Origin noun Chiefly Bridge.

1. a set of only two cards of the same suit in a hand as dealt: The other player held a doubleton.

Origin of doubleton First recorded in 1905–10; modeled on singleton Examples from the Web for doubleton Historical Examples of doubleton

He had clubs and spades solid, with doubleton heart and diamonds.

Competition

James Causey

You had simply noticed the pair together that evening at Doubleton.

The Path Of Duty

Henry James

In October I met him at Doubleton; we spent three days there together.

The Path Of Duty

Henry James

British Dictionary definitions for doubleton doubleton noun

1. bridge an original holding of two cards only in a suit