E-Dog
(n) Online nickname of Erick Lindgren.
early position
(n phrase) In a poker game, the first few positions to the left of the dealer, or to the left of the obligatory blinds. Compare with late position. Some claim early position, in a game with eight or more players, is the first three positions.
early rounds
(n phrase) The first two betting rounds in a limit game.
eight-or-better / 8-or-better
(n phrase) 1. The requirement in high-low split games that the low half of the pot be awarded only to a hand that is 8-high or lower. This is known as a qualifier. 2. A game having this requirement.