Kreuzbube

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German

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Alternative forms

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Etymology

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Kreuz (cross) +‎ Bube (jack, knave).

Pronunciation

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Noun

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Kreuzbube m (weak, genitive Kreuzbuben, plural Kreuzbuben)

  1. jack of clubs, knave of clubs (playing card)
    Synonym: Kreuz-Bauer
    Antonyms: Kreuzkönig, Kreuzdame, Kreuzzehn, Kreuzneun; Pikbube, Herzbube, Karobube

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Further reading

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  • Kreuzbube” in Digitales Wörterbuch der deutschen Sprache
  • Kreuzbube” in Duden online