"Jacoby transfer" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: Jacoby transfers [plural]
Etymology: Popularized by a 1956 article in The Bridge World by Oswald Jacoby. Head templates: {{en-noun}} Jacoby transfer (plural Jacoby transfers)
  1. (bridge) A convention in most bridge bidding systems initiated by responder following partner's no-trump opening bid that forces opener to rebid in the suit ranked just above that bid by responder. Categories (topical): Bridge

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