Lightnern.

Brit.

/ˈlʌɪtnə/, U.S.

/ˈlaɪtnər/

Origin: From a proper name. Etymon: proper name Theodore Alexander Lightner.

Etymology: < the name of Theodore Alexander Lightner (1893–1981), U.S. bridge champion, who devised this kind of double in 1929.

Bridge.

As a modifier. Designating a double, esp. of a slam contract, which calls for an unusual opening lead; of or relating to this. Esp. in Lightner double. Cf. double n. 3q.This kind of double was devised by Theodore Lightner; see etymology.

ΚΠ

1933 Minneapolis Tribune 18 Aug. 16/1 Mr. Lightner has developed for use against slam bids what is known as the ‘Lightner Slam Lead Convention’.

1934 N.Y. Amsterdam News 30 June 9/7 A cool Lightner double from Waring..was an admonition to his partner that an unusual lead was necessary.

1987 A. F. Truscott Doubles & Redoubles ii. 15 On the fourth deal the Lightner lead proves to be an accidental brilliancy.

2015 Oxf. Times 21 May 67/3 Michael decided against a Lightner double on the basis that it might nudge partner the wrong way.

This entry has been updated (OED Third Edition, December 2021).

单词	lightner
释义	Lightnern. Brit. /ˈlʌɪtnə/, U.S. /ˈlaɪtnər/ Origin: From a proper name. Etymon: proper name Theodore Alexander Lightner. Etymology: < the name of Theodore Alexander Lightner (1893–1981), U.S. bridge champion, who devised this kind of double in 1929. Bridge. As a modifier. Designating a double, esp. of a slam contract, which calls for an unusual opening lead; of or relating to this. Esp. in Lightner double. Cf. double n. 3q.This kind of double was devised by Theodore Lightner; see etymology. ΚΠ 1933 Minneapolis Tribune 18 Aug. 16/1 Mr. Lightner has developed for use against slam bids what is known as the ‘Lightner Slam Lead Convention’. 1934 N.Y. Amsterdam News 30 June 9/7 A cool Lightner double from Waring..was an admonition to his partner that an unusual lead was necessary. 1987 A. F. Truscott Doubles & Redoubles ii. 15 On the fourth deal the Lightner lead proves to be an accidental brilliancy. 2015 Oxf. Times 21 May 67/3 Michael decided against a Lightner double on the basis that it might nudge partner the wrong way. This entry has been updated (OED Third Edition, December 2021). < n.1933
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