Definition of major suit in English:

major suit

noun

Bridge

Spades or hearts.
〔桥牌〕高级花色（指黑桃或红心）
Example sentencesExamples
- This bid is forcing to the three level in a major suit or the four level in a minor suit.
- Because of the difference in score, clubs and diamonds are called the minor suits and hearts and spades are the major suits.
- At the one level a major suit overcall may be made on a four-card holding of exceptional quality.
- If the suit is a major suit, the bidder must have at least 3 cards in the suit bid.
- Opener is required to have five cards in a major suit when she bids it on her first bid.

Origin

Early 20th century: so named because of their higher scoring value.

Definition of major suit in US English:

major suit

noun

Bridge

Spades or hearts.
〔桥牌〕高级花色（指黑桃或红心）
Example sentencesExamples
- Opener is required to have five cards in a major suit when she bids it on her first bid.
- Because of the difference in score, clubs and diamonds are called the minor suits and hearts and spades are the major suits.
- If the suit is a major suit, the bidder must have at least 3 cards in the suit bid.
- This bid is forcing to the three level in a major suit or the four level in a minor suit.
- At the one level a major suit overcall may be made on a four-card holding of exceptional quality.

Origin

Early 20th century: so named because of their higher scoring value.

词汇	major suit
释义	Definition of major suit in English: major suit noun Bridge Spades or hearts. 〔桥牌〕高级花色（指黑桃或红心） Example sentencesExamples This bid is forcing to the three level in a major suit or the four level in a minor suit. Because of the difference in score, clubs and diamonds are called the minor suits and hearts and spades are the major suits. At the one level a major suit overcall may be made on a four-card holding of exceptional quality. If the suit is a major suit, the bidder must have at least 3 cards in the suit bid. Opener is required to have five cards in a major suit when she bids it on her first bid. Origin Early 20th century: so named because of their higher scoring value. Definition of major suit in US English: major suit noun Bridge Spades or hearts. 〔桥牌〕高级花色（指黑桃或红心） Example sentencesExamples Opener is required to have five cards in a major suit when she bids it on her first bid. Because of the difference in score, clubs and diamonds are called the minor suits and hearts and spades are the major suits. If the suit is a major suit, the bidder must have at least 3 cards in the suit bid. This bid is forcing to the three level in a major suit or the four level in a minor suit. At the one level a major suit overcall may be made on a four-card holding of exceptional quality. Origin Early 20th century: so named because of their higher scoring value.
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