according to Hoyle

The title page of Hoyle's 1758 treatise on backgammon.

Meaning

Prepositional phrase

In strict accordance with the rules, especially of card games; in the proper or expected manner.

Origin

Eponymous of Edmond Hoyle, an early author on the subject of card gaming.

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