major suit

Noun

Meaning

(bridge) a suit of superior scoring value, either spades or hearts

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A notrump bidder who has at least four cards in each major suit normally responds in hearts, as this can still allow a spade fit to be found. Source: Internet

If the notrump bidder has four cards in each major suit, the notrump bidder corrects to the previously unbid major suit. Source: Internet

In either case, a responder who rebids notrump over a response in a major suit promises four cards of the other major suit. Source: Internet

In one, more common, referred to as non-forcing Stayman, in the sequence: :1NT 2 ♣ ; 2 ♦ 2 ♠ responder's simple rebid of a major suit is only invitational, showing 8-9 points and a 5-card spade suit. Source: Internet

If opener rebids a major suit you have found a 4-4 fit and ability to trump club losers (or, alternately, to sluff the other major on club winners and then to trump losers in the other major). Source: Internet

It is used to "check back" if opener has major suit support, saying nothing additional about the club suit. Source: Internet

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