bookends

English

Etymology

Poker sense: because the cards are the first and last in a top straight.

Pronunciation

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Noun

bookends

1. plural of bookend
2. (poker, slang) An ace and a ten as a starting hand in Texas hold 'em.

References

• Rich McComas (2004 December 5) “Holdem Secrets - 400+ Pocket Cards”, in (Please provide the book title or journal name)‎^[1], retrieved 2008-08-07

Verb

bookends

1. third-person singular simple present indicative of bookend