Noun
The winning of the majority of tricks in the game of ombre.
Usage- Obsolete
- Uncountable
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The Knave of Diamonds tries his wily Arts, and wins (oh shameful Chance!) the Queen of Hearts At this, the Blood the Virgin's Cheek forsook, A livid Paleness spreads o'er all her Look; She sees, and trembles at th' approaching Ill, Just in the Jaws of Ruin, and Codille.