poker
The origin and history of poker.
Etymology
An American English word, perhaps taken from the first element of German Pochspiel, itself from German pochen, which may come from French poque. It first appeared in the 19th century.
The origin and history of poker.
An American English word, perhaps taken from the first element of German Pochspiel, itself from German pochen, which may come from French poque. It first appeared in the 19th century.
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