whist

Sinhala Dictionary definitions for whist

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whist : නිශ්ශබ්ද වෙනු

whist : ෂූ

whist definition

Interjection. Be silent; be still; hush; silence.

Noun. A certain game at cards; -- so called because it requires silence and close attentioNoun. It is played by four persons (those who sit opposite each other being partners) with a complete pack of fifty-two cards. Each player has thirteen cards, and when these are played out, he hand is finished, and the cards are again shuffled and distributed.

Transitive verb. To hush or silence.

Intransitive verb. To be or become silent or still; to be hushed or mute.

Adjective. Not speaking; not making a noise; silent; mute; still; quiet.