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bridge developed in the 19th cent. from whist and is believed to have originated in the Near East. The word itself is doubtful, but may derive from the Russian
biritch meaning no trumps. The essential difference from whist is the bidding process to establish the trump suit and the forecast. The large number of local bridge clubs are affiliated to the English Bridge Union, which issues points, enabling players to qualify as club masters, district masters, and the like.
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Newspaper article from: Albany Times Union (Albany, NY); 4/16/1987; 700+ words
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Newspaper article from: Albany Times Union (Albany, NY); 4/21/1987; 700+ words
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Bridges on Metro Extension Examined;Cracks, Flaking May Set Back Van Dorn Opening, Official Says
Newspaper article from: The Washington Post; 8/29/1989; ; 700+ words
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Newspaper article from: Telegram & Gazette (Worcester, MA); 8/12/2007; 700+ words
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Encyclopedia entry from: The Gale Encyclopedia of Science
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bridges
Book article from: The Oxford Companion to British History
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Book article from: Water:Science and Issues
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Book article from: Contemporary Black Biography
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bridge
Book article from: The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition
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