king card

noun

In whist, the best unplayed card of a suit.

“If the ace and king of a suit have been played, the queen is the king card of the suit.”

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Meanings

nounking card (plural king cards)

plural king cards

  1. card gamesIn whist, the best unplayed card of a suit.

    If the ace and king of a suit have been played, the queen is the king card of the suit.

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APA

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“king card.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/king%20card. Accessed November 4, 2026.

Chicago

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

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