In card games, a hand or deal that is played at the end of a game or session, often determining the final score.
From English 'end' (Old English 'endian') combined with 'hand' (Old English 'hand'). The compound refers to hands dealt toward the conclusion of play.
This card-game term shows how specialized vocabulary develops in gaming communities—words that perfectly describe unique situations in games often don't exist in everyday language but become essential jargon among players.
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