codille

Noun

 * 1)  The winning of the majority of tricks in the game of ombre.
 * 2) * 1712-17,,  (London: Chiswick Press. 1925. p. 33-34)
 * The Knave of Diamonds tries his wily Arts, and wins (oh shameful Chance!) the Queen of Hearts At this, the Blood the Virgin's Cheek forsook, A livid Paleness spreads o'er all her Look; She sees, and trembles at th' approaching Ill, Just in the Jaws of Ruin, and Codille.