whist
The origin and history of whist.
Etymology
Likely an alteration of whisk, possibly from the idea of "whisking" up the cards after each round of play.
The origin and history of whist.
Likely an alteration of whisk, possibly from the idea of "whisking" up the cards after each round of play.
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