—v. (past and past part. Dealt) 1 (foll. By with) a take measures to resolve, placate, etc. B do business with; associate with. C discuss or treat (a subject).
- (often foll. By by, with) behave in specified way (dealt honourably by them).
- (foll. By in) sell (deals in insurance).
- (often foll. By out, round) distribute to several people etc.
- (also absol.) Distribute (cards) to players.
- administer (was dealt a blow).
- assign, esp. Providentially (were dealt much happiness). —n. - (usu. A good or great deal) colloq. A large amount (good deal of trouble). B considerably (great deal better).
- colloq. Business arrangement; transaction.
- specified treatment (a rough deal).
- a dealing of cards. B player's turn to do this. [old english]
- n. - fir or pine timber, esp. As boards of a standard size.
- board of this. [low german]
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