Basto
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈbæstəʊ/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Basto is a noun meaning A card of the suit clubs in Spanish-suited playing cards.
Meaning
A card of the suit clubs in Spanish-suited playing cards.
Example Sentences
Spadillio first, unconquerable Lord ! / Let off two captive trumps, and swept the board. / As many more Manillio forc'd to yield, / And march'd a victor from the verdant field. / Him Basto follow'd, but his fate more hard / Gain'd but one trump and one Plebeian card[…]
Word Forms
- bastos
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include spadille, bullet, basset, matador, omber, spadilla.
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