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LETTER missive, Engl(law)
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Texas Tech - Poker (gambling)


A form of Poker, a cross between draw and stud. Each player starts with three cards; there is a round of Betting; each player receives another card; another round of Betting; each player receives a fifth card; another round of Betting; then each player draws cards as in draw Poker; then each player exposes one card; another round of Betting; further cards are exposed, each followed by a round of Betting, until each player has but one card face down. The game is played high-low split, and, prior to the showdown, there is a chip declaration. This game has eight rounds of Betting, or nine if there is a bet after the declare, and is generally played only in Home Games. It is sometimes called Double-barreled shotgun or Wild Annie.

missive (oh)



[Date: 1500-1600; Language: French; Origin: lettre missive 'letter intended to be sent']
a letter - often used humorously
::An anonymous missive had been pushed under her door.