FORTYFIVES Meaning and
Definition
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Fortyfives is a card game played with a standard deck of 52 playing cards. The game is typically played by two to six players, divided into two teams. It originated in Scotland and has gained popularity in various countries. The objective of fortyfives is to be the first team to score a specific number of points, typically 45.
In the game, each player is dealt a certain number of cards, usually five, and the remaining cards are placed face-down in a central stockpile. The player to the left of the dealer starts the game by playing a card face up on the table. The next player must then play a higher-ranked card of the same suit, or any card if they don't have a matching suit. The highest-ranking card played wins the trick and the player who played it collects the cards and places them in a scoring pile for their team.
Fortyfives involves various card combinations called "marriages" and "fifteens", which can earn additional points. Marriages occur when a player holds the King and Queen of a specific suit, while fifteens are created by adding up the values of cards played in a trick that sum to 15. A team can also earn points by successfully bidding and winning a specific number of tricks.
The game continues until one team reaches or surpasses the target score. Fortyfives requires strategic thinking, card counting, and communication between teammates to outmaneuver opponents and win the game.
Common Misspellings for FORTYFIVES
- fortyfive
- fourtyfive
- forty-fives
- forty-five
- fourtyfives
- fourty-fives
- dortyfives
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- rortyfives
- firtyfives
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Etymology of FORTYFIVES
The word "fortyfives" is derived from the card game called "forty-five" or "45". The etymology of "forty-five" is uncertain, but it is believed to have originated in Scotland in the mid-19th century. It likely gained popularity due to the rules being based on earlier trick-taking card games such as "Nap", "Nine-Card Don", or "Whisky Poker". The name "forty-five" refers to the target score players aim to reach in the game, which is 45 points. Over time, the term "fortyfives" emerged to refer to both the game and the cards used to play it.
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