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 (5 December 2004), “Holdem Secrets - 400+ Pocket Cards”, in (Please provide the book title or journal name)‎, retrieved 7 August 2008

Verb

bookends

1. third-person singular simple present indicative of bookend