two-suiter
Americannoun
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a suitcase designed to hold two suits and additional smaller items.
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Bridge. a hand having at least five cards in each of two suits.
Etymology
Origin of two-suiter
1920–25 two-suiter for def. 2; 1955–60, two-suiter for def. 1; two suit(s) + -er 1
Example Sentences
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When declarer has a two-suiter, and you have tricks in his side suit, a trump lead will usually be best.
From New York Times • May 10, 2013
West’s two-diamond advance was pass-or-correct: to play opposite diamonds or asking East to show his major with a two-suiter.
From New York Times • Feb. 3, 2013
But if you bid, hoping to find a profitable sacrifice, surely it is best to show your two-suiter with a two-heart Michaels Cue-Bid or an unusual two no-trump, according to partnership preference.
From New York Times • May 30, 2012
If he had one it would be packed in a two-suiter with his scruples, in the lost-luggage office of some airport on a half-forgotten campaign trail.
From Time Magazine Archive
I opened my two-suiter and took out my toilet kit and went to the bathroom.
From The Gallery by Llewellyn
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