Kreuzbube

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German[edit]

Alternative forms[edit]

Etymology[edit]

Kreuz (cross) +‎ Bube (jack, knave).

Pronunciation[edit]

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Noun[edit]

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[edit]

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