cardshark

English

noun
Definitions
  • (chiefly) A cardsharp.

Etymology

Compound from English card (material with embedded wire bristles, card) + English shark (trick, swindle).

Origin

English

shark

Gloss

trick, swindle

Concept
Semantic Field

Law

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