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The word of the day for 10 February, 2012:

Double Deal

Verb
To deal a particular player two or more cards rather than a single card, especially intentionally for the purpose of giving that player an advantage.

Noun
An instance in which the dealer has given out two or more cards to a particular player rather than one card.

 
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