bookends

English

Etymology

Poker sense: because the cards are the first and last in a top straight.

Noun

bookends

  1. plural of bookend
  2. (poker, slang) An ace and a ten as a starting hand in Texas hold 'em.

References
  • Rich McComas (2004-12-05), “Holdem Secrets - 400+ Pocket Cards”, in (Please provide the title of the work)‎, retrieved 2008-08-07

Verb

bookends

  1. Third-person singular simple present indicative form of bookend
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