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short-handed en · ADJ
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(alt-of, alternative) Alternative form of shorthanded.
Short-handed games are not made for beginners. If you're contemplating taking a seat in a short-handed game, the very most important thing you need to know is exactly what the skill levels are of the players.
2003, Ken Warren, Ken Warren Teaches Texas Hold'em, →ISBN, page 374:His final goal was short-handed and came with less than two minutes left.
1997, John Davidson, John Steinbreder, Hockey for Dummies, John Wiley & Sons, →ISBN, page 239:Pearl, holding down the hostess station, explained: “Amy's helping in the kitchen—short-handed back there. Short-handed everywhere in 7.
2003, Max Allan Collins, Cold Burn, →ISBN, page 135:
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short-handed en · ADV
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(alt-of, alternative) Alternative form of shorthanded.
The present Section, where the vessel sails short-handed, permits the payment of shorthand pay, but there is a clause in that contract which hoists it if the vessel sailing short-handed is due to the misconduct of any crew member.
1953, The Labour Gazette - Volume 53, Issue 10, page 1481:
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