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rubber (2)

rub·ber [ rúbbər ] (plural rub·bers)


noun 
Definition:
 
1. bridge match of three games: a match of three or five games in cards, especially bridge and whist

2. deciding game in cards match: in some card games, an extra game played to decide a tied match

3. session of play in card game: a match or session of playing in a card game ( informal )

4. set of games: a series of games in some sports ( informal )

[Late 16th century. Origin ?]
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