Other competitive bidding rules. include: (2) Since finding a good fit is so important in a competitive auction, until a fit is. found, any new-suit bid usually promises a 5-card suit and at least 8-9+ HCPâs at. the one level and 10+ at the two level.
Definition of litmus. 1  1 : a coloring matter from lichens that turns red in acid solutions and blue in alkaline solutions and is used as an acid-base indicator. 2  2 : the critical factor in a litmus test; also : litmus test.
thymus. a primary lymphoid organ lying in the cranial mediastinum or in the neck or throat, (depending on the species), which reaches its maximum development during puberty and continues to play an immunological role throughout life, even though its function declines with age.