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Bookends

noun, verb, slang

Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    plural of bookend form-of, plural
  2. 2
    An ace and a ten as a starting hand in Texas hold 'em. slang
Verb
  1. 1
    third-person singular simple present indicative of bookend form-of, indicative, present, singular, third-person

Etymology

Etymology 1

Poker sense: because the cards are the first and last in a top straight.

Etymology 2

Poker sense: because the cards are the first and last in a top straight.

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