Meanings
nounhistory of the four kings (plural not attested)
- humorousno pluralobsoleteslangA pack of cards.
Origin
Said to have originated in France, where the kings in a pack of cards once bore the names of four real historical kings.
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history of the four kings. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 5, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/history%20of%20the%20four%20kings
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