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Adefeatist is one who won't bid if he holds thirteen spades because he lacks strength in outside suits.
March
1
1942
Adefeatist is one who won't bid if he holds thirteen spades because he lacks strength in outside suits.
March
1
1942
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Adefeatist is one who won't bid if he holds thirteen spades because he lacks strength in outside suits.
March
1
1942
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