major suit

noun

, Bridge.

1. hearts or spades, especially with reference to their higher point values.

major suit

noun

1. See minor suit
   bridge hearts or spades Compare minor suit

Word History and Origins

Origin of major suit¹

First recorded in 1915–20

Example Sentences

He thinks the major suits against Google and Facebook have a chance of winning.

From Popular-Science

With similar hands weaker in the tierce major suit, accept unless the fifth card is a queen.

From Project Gutenberg