quinze

/ kɛ̃z /

noun

1. a card game with rules similar to those of vingt-et-un, except that the score aimed at is 15 rather than 21

Word History and Origins

Origin of quinze¹

French: fifteen

Example Sentences

At the end of the gully of Rue de Quinze Degrés, a series of concrete blocks shields a building site, with a matrix of wooden beams bracing the buildings on either side.

From The Guardian

The Aggies regained the lead when Kylil Carter lofted a high pass that tight end Quinze Lockhart, a transfer from Navy, snagged at the goal line for a 10-yard score.

From Washington Times

The Aggies regained the lead when Kylil Carter lofted a high pass that tight end Quinze Lockhart, a transfer from Navy, snagged at the goal line for a 10-yard score.

From Seattle Times

Martin broke away for a 67-yard TD run midway through the opening quarter, Raynard hit Quinze Lockhart from the 19 to cap an 80-yard drive, and Ron Hunt hauled in a 55-yarder from Raynard in the closing two minutes of the half.

From Washington Times

After lunch, Handler and her crew were spotted admiring Sequoia’s new multimillion-dollar sculpture by Belgian artist Arne Quinze.

From Washington Post