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DictionaryclubBlack clover card suit
noun

club

The playing-card suit marked by black clover shapes.

She leads with a club and waits for the next player.

Etymology
clubOld Norseclub

Old Norse klubba names a cudgel. Clubs were symbols in earlier playing-card suits, and English retained that suit-name when applying it to the now-familiar black trefoil symbol.

More examples

  • The ace of clubs lay on the table.
  • He held three clubs in his hand.
  • A low club won the trick.

Forms

club · clubs