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playing card


play·ing card

noun \ˈplā-iŋ-\

Definition of PLAYING CARD

: one of a set of 24 to 78 thin rectangular pieces of cardboard or plastic marked on one side to show its rank and suit and used in playing any of numerous games

First Known Use of PLAYING CARD

15th century

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