Namyats

Etymology
Reversed spelling of, the surname of 's bridge partner, Samuel Stayman.

Proper noun

 * 1)  A conventional agreement to open hands with a long major suit that are too strong for a direct preemptive opening with a 'two-under' transfer bid. When the long suit is in hearts, opener bids 4♣, and when it is in spades, opener bids 4♦.