Capot

/ˈkæpoʊ/ noun

Definition

In card games, a win in which one player wins all the tricks or points; also a hood or bonnet.

Etymology

From French capot, possibly from cape or Old French capo. The gaming meaning may come from the idea of a complete covering or victory.

Kelly Says

In old European card games, winning 'capot' meant total dominance—it's the origin of the slang phrase 'capsize' in some gaming contexts, showing how card terminology spread!

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