ace-high

adjective

1
: having an ace as its highest card
used especially of a hand of cards
2
: high in esteem or favor
he is ace-high with me

Word History

First Known Use

1867, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of ace-high was in 1867

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“Ace-high.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ace-high. Accessed 28 Mar. 2024.

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