Card-sharp
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Card-sharp is a noun meaning Alternative form of cardsharp.
Meaning
Alternative form of cardsharp.
Example Sentences
You'd been running with a gang of card-sharps when I picked you up, and the police were waiting their chance to gaol you.
'Why Moses,' said Satan, 'nor Angels nor sinners / Can live without eating; let's go to our dinners; / Men who play at old sledge cannot both be the winners; / The card-sharps, you know, lose the dimes to beginners;[…]'
Word Forms
- card-sharps
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include cardgame, double dealer, cardy, cardi, cut-throat, card-house.
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