six-spot

[ siks-spot ]

noun

1. a playing card or the upward face of a die bearing six pips.
2. a domino one half of which bears six pips.

Word History and Origins

Origin of six-spot¹

First recorded in 1825–35

Example Sentences

The “hole” card was not promising—it was only a six-spot; but, backing his luck, Smith bet high on it.

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Had the obstructive card been a six-spot of clubs instead of a seven-spot, victory was mine.

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On some of the boards the numbers were indicated by playing-cards, from ace to six-spot, tacked down.

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A king of diamonds showed first, then a ten-spot and a six-spot of the same suit.

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Camillo Bill's next card was an ace, Claw paired his jack and Brent drew a six-spot.

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