Singleton

['sɪŋg(ə)lt(ə)n] or ['sɪŋɡltən]

(noun.) the playing card that is the only card in a suit held in a bridge hand as initially dealt.

(noun.) a set containing a single member.

(noun.) a single object (as distinguished from a pair).

Editor: Wilma--From WordNet

(n.) In certain games at cards, as whist, a single card of any suit held at the deal by a player; as, to lead a singleton.

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Edited by Brent