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The winning of the majority of tricks in the game of ombre.

Noun

  1. The winning of the majority of tricks in the game of ombre.
    • 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'...

Origin

French