vingt-et-un
Definition
Noun: 1. A card game: A gambling card game where players aim to achieve a hand value closer to 21 than the dealer's hand without exceeding 21. It is the original French name for the game more commonly known as Blackjack or Twenty-One.
Usage and Examples
- As a subject:
- As an object:
Advanced Usage
- The term "vingt-et-un" is often used in historical or formal contexts to refer to the game, emphasizing its French origins. In modern casinos, "Blackjack" is the predominant term.
Variants and Related Words
- Blackjack: (noun) The common modern name for the same game.
- Twenty-One: (noun) A direct English translation of "vingt-et-un," also used as a name for the game.
Synonyms
- Blackjack
- Twenty-One
Notes on Different Meanings
- This word refers specifically to the card game. It is not used with other meanings. The number 21 in French is written as , but the card game title is typically hyphenated: vingt-et-un.
Noun
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a gambling game using cards; the object is to hold cards having a higher count than those dealt to the banker up to but not exceeding 21
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