Codille
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Codille is a noun meaning (obsolete, card games) The winning of the majority of tricks in the game of ombre.
Meaning
(obsolete, card games) The winning of the majority of tricks in the game of ombre.
Example Sentences
The Knave of Diamonds tries his wily Arts, and wins (oh shameful Chance!) the Queen of Hearts At this, the Blood the Virgin's Cheek forsook, A livid Paleness spreads o'er all her Look; She sees, and trembles at th' approaching Ill, Just in the Jaws of Ruin, and Codille.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include cockal, cockalorum, conquian, crimp, crib, coggery.
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