6. in pl. (gaming).—Cards. For synonyms see Devils’ Books.

1890. Standard, 15 March, p. 3, col. 5. At Stepney Fairman entered

the compartment, and stated he had been to Croydon races, and had

been playing with the ladies (cards), and offered to show them how

it was done.

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