long suit in English

noun
1
(in bridge or whist) a holding of several cards of one suit in a hand, typically 5 or more out of the 13.
This strategy suits hands which look to be strong in honour cards or have a long suit that may be run through without ruffs by the opponent.

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1. A kaftan or Caftan (/ ˈkæftæn /; Persian: خفتان ‎ khaftān) is a variant of the robe or tunic, and has been worn in a number of cultures around the world for thousands of years and is of Asiatic origin. In Russian usage, kaftan instead refers to a style of men's long suit with tight sleeves.