canfield

[ kan-feeld ]

/ ˈkænˌfild /

a game of solitaire often adapted to gambling purposes.

Origin of canfield

1910–15; named after R. A. Canfield (1855–1914), American gambler, inventor of the game

Canfield

[ kan-feeld ]

/ ˈkænˌfild /

Dorothy. Fisher, Dorothy Canfield.

They initially saw no traffic at all as they came to Canfield Drive, and they wandered into the middle of the street.

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"You're a wonder, Danby," said Canfield, as they made their way down to the car.

The Boy Scout Automobilists |Robert Maitland
Mr. Canfield told another Indian story of very different character, worthy of preservation.

Lyman's History of old Walla Walla County, Vol. 1 (of 2) |William Denison Lyman
He rang the bell impatiently and Miss Canfield came to the door.

Aunt Jane |Jennette Lee

Showed him how to play Canfield and Russian bank and gave him the prescription for mixing a Hartford stinger.

Torchy As A Pa |Sewell Ford
In politics, in early manhood, Mr. Canfield was identified with the know knothing party.

Lyman's History of old Walla Walla County, Vol. 1 (of 2) |William Denison Lyman

canfield

/ (ˈkænˌfiːld) /

cards a gambling game adapted from a type of patience

C20: named after R. A. Canfield (1855–1914), US gambler