Cardsharper
noun
noun ·Uncommon ·Advanced level
Definitions
Noun
- 1 Synonym of cardsharp. rare
"I had never defrauded a man of a farthing, nor called him knave behind his back. But now the last rag that covered my nakedness had been torn from me. I was branded a blackleg, card-sharper, and murderer."
- 2 a professional card player who makes a living by cheating at card games wordnet
Example
More examples"I had never defrauded a man of a farthing, nor called him knave behind his back. But now the last rag that covered my nakedness had been torn from me. I was branded a blackleg, card-sharper, and murderer."
Etymology
From card + sharper.
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