Jesse James

English

Etymology

After Jesse James (1847–1882), American robber and outlaw; one sense after his daring lifestyle, the other after a common myth that he was fatally shot with a .45 caliber bullet (he was actually shot with a .44).

Proper noun

Jesse James

1. (poker slang) A player who often bluffs.
2. (poker slang) A four and a five as starting cards in Texas hold 'em.

References

• Weisenberg, Michael (2000) The Official Dictionary of Poker. MGI/Mike Caro University. →ISBN