Meanings
noundevil's books pl (plural only)
- derogatorypluralplural onlyPlaying cards, regarded as sinful because of their connection with gambling.
Synonyms: devil's picture books
Synonyms & antonyms
nounPlaying cards, regarded as sinful because of their connection with gambling.
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devil's books. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/devil's%20books
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“devil's books.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/devil's%20books. Accessed November 3, 2026.
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WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “devil's books,” accessed November 3, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/devil's%20books.
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