Edmond Hoyle

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Definition
  1. 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.
Noun
  1. English writer on card games (1672-1769)

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