Beziques

/bɪˈziːks/ noun

Definition

Plural of bezique; multiple games of bezique or multiple instances of the specific card combinations that score in the game.

Etymology

Simple plural of bezique, maintaining the French origin in English card-game terminology.

Kelly Says

Card games were once the primary entertainment for wealthy people—they'd spend entire evenings playing beziques like we'd watch Netflix, just with more elaborate clothing!

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