mistigris

/ ˈmɪstɪɡriː /

noun

1. the joker or a blank card used as a wild card in a variety of draw poker
2. the variety of draw poker using this card

Word History and Origins

Origin of mistigris¹

C19: from French mistigris jack of clubs, game in which this card was wild

Example Sentences

Mistigris is the "blank" card usually sold with a pack to show its pattern.

From Project Gutenberg

If the player has four hearts and mistigris, he can claim a flush; and should his four hearts be in sequence, he is considered to hold a straight flush, the mystic mistigris representing the particular card required to complete it.

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Thus if he has three sevens and mistigris, mistigris will represent the missing seven, and make him "fours."

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Mistigris, mis′ti-gris, n. a variation of poker in which a joker is used, to which the player holding it gives what value he chooses—also the joker when so used.

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Smaly and Redy are not well received: They are thought to be made of painted cardboard: How the Despoiler fell into the water and left a foot behind him: Mistigris sticks a fish-bone into the back of the Despoiler: Judgment is passed on the two strangers: They will be banished at nightfall: The walls of the three gardens are discussed.

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