"Dutch book" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: Dutch books [plural]
Etymology: Uncertain. Etymology templates: {{unc|en}} Uncertain Head templates: {{en-noun}} Dutch book (plural Dutch books)
  1. (gambling) A set of trades or bets such that, regardless of the outcome of events, one party strictly profits and another strictly loses. Wikipedia link: Dutch book Categories (topical): Gambling Synonyms: lock Derived forms: Dutch booked Related terms: dutching
    Sense id: en-Dutch_book-en-noun-S~vNwhgM Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Topics: gambling, games

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