find the lady

noun

Three-card monte (a card gambling game).

Meanings

nounfind the lady (uncountable)
  1. uncountableThree-card monte (a card gambling game).

Synonyms & antonyms

Origin

Lady refers to the winning card, which is generally a queen.

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WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “find the lady,” accessed November 4, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/find%20the%20lady.

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