Word Meaning

Meaning of "whist" and the crossword clue

- A card game
- Card game
- Be silent; be still; hush; silence.
- A certain game at cards; -- so called because it requires silence and close attention. 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.
- To hush or silence.
- To be or become silent or still; to be hushed or mute.
- Not speaking; not making a noise; silent; mute; still; quiet.