Definitions
from The Century Dictionary.
- noun Playing at, games of cards.
from WordNet 3.0 Copyright 2006 by Princeton University. All rights reserved.
- adjective preoccupied with the pursuit of pleasure and especially games of chance
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Examples
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I mean, there was a lot of, you know, card-playing going on.
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I mean, there was a lot of, you know, card-playing going on.
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I was very happy to have a fête organized for the 4th because at this time of year my family engages in the noble triumvirate of croquet, card-playing, and feasting, all to excess.
Archive 2009-07-01 Kate Fleurange 2009
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This is a role that Holden was born to play, raised in the north of England by card-playing parents.
Bringing Prestige to Poker Richard Gillis 2011
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I was very happy to have a fête organized for the 4th because at this time of year my family engages in the noble triumvirate of croquet, card-playing, and feasting, all to excess.
Dermatological dysfunctions, travels, and lots of projects Kate Fleurange 2009
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I quite liked being a Bevan, am likely still to count myself a Bevan when it comes to the important things, like card-playing, BBQing (halloumi rather than hamburgers these days) and celebrating Christmas (this is a family where my 50-something parents still get stockings, a tradition the Buzasis will be adopting or I'm having my old name back permanently), but being a Buzasi has its benefits, too.
Carla Buzasi: A Woman's Right to Choose (Her Surname, at the Very Least) Carla Buzasi 2011
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There is also generally an abnormal interest in card-playing or club and sports activities, with a proportionate neglect of the husband.
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There is also generally an abnormal interest in card-playing or club and sports activities, with a proportionate neglect of the husband.
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These two Irish tycoons, card-playing pals of Lewis, hold 20% of M&B stock.
Mitchells & Butlers: the giant pub company with no one to call 'time' 2011
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You can find the full text here, but basically the cards are curling, making shuffling and general card-playing unfun, and Steve Jackson Games decided to recall both products at the moment.
Steve Jackson Games updates about Munchin Fairy Dust and Waiting for Santa squirrel_monkey 2009
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