seven-up

[ sev-uhn-uhp ]

noun

1. all fours ( def 2 ).

seven-up

noun

1. a card game in which the lead to each round determines the trump suit Also calledall fourspitch

Word History and Origins

Origin of seven-up¹

First recorded in 1820–30

Example Sentences

The prosecutor, being entirely unacquainted with games at cards, did not know the fact that both 'seven-up' and 'old sledge' were one and the same.

From Project Gutenberg

On arriving at years of indiscretion, our hero began to display a tendency to "seven-up," Old Sledge, and other card-inal virtues, calculated to fit him for playing his cards right in future years.

From Project Gutenberg

After going seven-up on the 10th, Donald could even afford to drop two straight holes before an excellent approach shot on the 13th allowed him to pick up another birdie and take the match.

From BBC

Us play stick hoss and seven-up marble game with marbles us make and de 'well game.'

From Project Gutenberg

The boys spent the evenings with them in their tents playing seven-up, penny a game, always letting the Indians win.

From Project Gutenberg