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singleton

sing·le·ton

US/ˈsɪŋ.ɡ(ə)l.tən/ uncommon

noun

1.
2.

a set containing a single member

3.

the playing card that is the only card in a suit held in a bridge hand as initially dealt

Origin

From single + -ton, probably following the model of simpleton.

Phrases

  • Singleton Heights
  • Singleton Merten syndrome
  • Singleton Military Area
  • singleton set
  • Singletons Mill

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