REPIQUE


Meaning of REPIQUE in English

[ rɪ'pi:k ]

■ noun (in piquet) the scoring of 30 points on declarations alone before beginning to play. Compare with pique 2 .

■ verb ( ~s , repiquing , ~d ) score a ~ against (one's opponent).

Origin

C17: from Fr. repic ; cf. Ital. ripicco .

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