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spadille

Pronunciation: /spəˈdɪl/
Definition of spadille

noun

  • (in the card games ombre and quadrille) the ace of spades.

Origin:

late 17th century: from French, from Spanish espadilla, diminutive of espada 'sword' (see spade2)

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