Dutch book

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Etymology[edit]

Uncertain.[1]

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Dutch book (plural Dutch books)

  1. (gambling) A set of trades or bets such that, regardless of the outcome of events, one party strictly profits and another strictly loses.
    Synonym: lock

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  1. ^ http://people.virginia.edu/~pwh2a/dutch%20book%20origins.doc
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