elder hand
Plural
elder hands
1
the player sitting to the left of the dealer, who usually plays the first card in the first round of the game
The elder hand refers to the first player to act or make a move in certain card games, particularly in trick-taking games. In many games, the elder hand is the player who sits to the dealer's left and plays their card first during each trick. The position of the elder hand can be important because it often sets the tone for the round, with the other players responding to the card played. In some games, the elder hand may have additional responsibilities or advantages, depending on the rules of the specific game being played.
- The elder hand must always play first, regardless of the cards in their hand.
- As the elder hand, I had the opportunity to start the round with a strong card.
- The elder hand decided to play the queen, hoping to draw out a high card from the opponent.
- When the elder hand leads with a trump card, it often changes the strategy for the rest of the players.
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