cold deck

American  

noun

Cards Slang.

1. a pack with the cards in prearranged order, secretly exchanged for the one in use; stacked deck.

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Etymology

Origin of cold deck

An Americanism dating back to 1855–60

Example Sentences

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cold deck

You always had in mind the fact that all these guys were in foxholes someplace or sitting out on some cold deck somewhere.

From Time Magazine Archive

It's in a poker game; an' the barkeep brings the dealer a cold deck onder a tray whereon he purveys the drinks.

From Wolfville Nights by Lewis, Alfred Henry

The range-rider knew without being told that67 this hand had been dealt from a cold deck for the express purpose of cleaning out the boy.

From Steve Yeager by Raine, William MacLeod

I used to make it a point to "cold deck" a sucker on his own deal, as they then had great confidence in their hands.

From Forty Years a Gambler on the Mississippi by Devol, George H.

"O, duplicate's something that you ring in on a feller like a cold deck."

From Si Klegg, Book 5 (of 6) The Deacon's Adventures At Chattanooga In Caring For The Boys by McElroy, John