man with the ax

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English

the man with the ax

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Etymology

So called because, while the other three king cards are commonly depicted with swords, the king of diamonds is depicted with an ax.

Pronunciation

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Proper noun

man with the ax

  1. (card games, slang) the king of diamonds in a deck of playing cards
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