draw poker
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of draw poker
An Americanism dating back to 1855–60
Example Sentences
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“I got his I.O.U. for three dollars and eighty cents he lost to me at draw poker, and I want my money! ”
From The New Yorker ● Mar. 13, 2017
When draw poker became a popular game as Americans moved westward after the Civil War, “pat” entered the lingo of card players.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 16, 2016
In five-card draw poker, the hand each player is dealt at the beginning has an impact on the outcome.
From BusinessWeek ● Nov. 16, 2011
Two men play a game of draw poker in the following curious manner.
From New York Times ● Jun. 7, 2010
I understand draw poker, and I have $12,000 of your money.
From Taking Chances by Cullen, Clarence L.
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