Edmond Hoyle
Definition
- Proper noun:
- An English writer on card games (1672-1769): Edmond Hoyle was an 18th-century English author best known for his works on the rules and strategies of card games. His name became synonymous with authoritative rules.
Usage Examples
- Proper noun:
- According to Edmond Hoyle, that is not the correct way to score that hand.
- The phrase "according to Hoyle" means doing something by the official or proper rules.
Advanced Usage
- "According to Hoyle": This idiom, derived from his name, means in strict accordance with the rules or the highest authority on a subject.
- We need to run this election according to Hoyle to avoid any disputes.
Variants and Related Words
- Hoyle (noun): Often used alone to refer to Edmond Hoyle or his established rules.
- If we follow Hoyle, the move is illegal.
Synonyms
- Authority: A person with extensive knowledge of a subject.
- Rulebook: A book containing the official rules for something.
Related Idioms
- "According to Hoyle": By the book; in the correct, official manner.
- The procedure was followed according to Hoyle.
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English writer on card games (1672-1769)
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