eldest hand

Noun

Meaning

the card player on the dealer's left

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After each hand, the deal is passed on in the direction of play, i.e. the previous eldest hand becomes the new dealer. Source: Internet

Other games have special restrictions on the card that must be led to the first trick; usually this is a specific card (e.g. 2 ♣ ) and the holder of that card is the eldest hand instead of the person one seat after the dealer. Source: Internet

The eldest hand leads to the first trick, i.e. places the first card of the trick face up in the middle of all players. Source: Internet

Traditionally, the deal is done clockwise, dealing a packet of three or four cards at a time, starting with the player to the left (the eldest hand ) and ending with the dealer. Source: Internet

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