Nassau

/ˈnæsɔː/

Nassau

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Definition

A wager consisting essentially of three separate bets, for the best score on each of the front nine (holes 1–9), back nine (holes 10–18), and total 18 holes.

Etymology

Borrowed from German Nassau, from German nass (“wet”). The Bahamian city is named after the German one.