be silent; be still; hush; silence.-a certain game at cards; -- so called because it requires silence and close attention. it is played by four persons (those who sit opposite each other being partners) with a complete pack of fifty-two cards. each player has thirteen cards, and when these are played out, he hand is finished, and the cards are again shuffled and distributed.-to hush or silence.-to be or become silent or still; to be hushed or mute.-not speaking; not making a noise; silent; mute; still; quiet.