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Old 18-Jul-2003, 07:25
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Default Re: What does "J" stand for in playing cards?
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Originally Posted by Lib
Does anyone call the J a Knave?
My mother used to, on occasions.
Yes, the jack has been called a knave. In fact, it (knave) is in a nursery rhyme: "The knave of hearts stole some tarts."

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