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10 Language-to-English DictionariesHoyle
/hɔɪl/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
An authoritative book of rules for card games or other games.
"According to Hoyle, you must follow suit if you are able." - 2
An authoritative source or established rule for conducting any activity properly.
"We need to run this project strictly by the Hoyle to avoid any compliance issues."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
Derived from the proper name of Edmond Hoyle (1672–1769), an English writer who established the authoritative rules for various card games. Over time, his surname became a generic eponym and standard authority for the established rules of any game or activity.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Hoyle" is said worldwide
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règlement
Transliteration: /ʁɛɡ.lə.mɑ̃/
"Selon le règlement, ce coup est interdit."
Spielregel
Transliteration: /ˈspiːlˌʁeːɡl̩/
"Das steht so in den offiziellen Spielregeln."
regolamento
Transliteration: /re.ɡo.laˈmen.to/
"Dobbiamo seguire il regolamento ufficiale del gioco."
reglamento
Transliteration: /re.ɣlaˈmen.to/
"Según el reglamento, esta jugada es perfectamente válida."
regulamento
Transliteration: /ʁe.ɡu.lɐˈmẽ.tu/
"Vamos consultar o regulamento para tirar esta dúvida."
नियम पुस्तक
Transliteration: niyam pustak
"खेल के नियमों के अनुसार यह सही है।"
权威规则手册
Transliteration: quánwēi guīzé shǒucè
"这完全是按权威规则手册来操作的。"
규칙집
Transliteration: gyuchikjip
"공식 규칙집에 따르면 이 행동은 반칙입니다."
公式規則集
Transliteration: kōshiki kisokusyū
"それは公式規則集に従った正しい手順です。"
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