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devil's books

devil's books noun: playing cards, regarded as sinful because of their connection with gambling.

Noun

devil's books pl (plural only)

  1. (derogatory, plural, plural-only) Playing cards, regarded as sinful because of their connection with gambling.

Synonyms of devil's books

Questions about devil's books

What does devil's books mean?
Devil's books means playing cards, regarded as sinful because of their connection with gambling.
What part of speech is devil's books?
Devil's books is a noun.

Words near devil's books in the dictionary

  1. devil's beating his wife
  2. devil's bed-posts
  3. devil's bit
  4. Devil's bolete
  5. devil's bones
  6. devil's books
  7. devil's bread
  8. devil's breath
  9. Devil's Bridge
  10. Devil's Broom fire
  11. Devil's buttermilk

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