highlow

1 of 2

noun (1)

dialectal, chiefly England

: an ankle-high laced boot

high-low

2 of 2

noun (2)

1

: a come-on or echo in bridge or whist in which the play of an unnecessarily high card is later confirmed by the play of a lower card of the same suit

2

: a game of poker in which the highest ranking and lowest ranking hands divide the pot equally

Love words?

You must — there are over 200,000 words in our free online dictionary, but you are looking for one that’s only in the Merriam-Webster Unabridged Dictionary.

Start your free trial today and get unlimited access to America's largest dictionary, with:

• More than 250,000 words that aren't in our free dictionary
• Expanded definitions, etymologies, and usage notes
• Advanced search features
• Ad free!