naib

noun

na·​ib
variants or naibe
ˈnäˌēb
plural -s

Word History

Etymology

Italian naibi playing cards, tarot, from Spanish naipes, plural of naipe playing card, perhaps from Arabic nā'ib vice-regent, governor

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“Naib.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/naib. Accessed 5 Dec. 2024.

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