ablewhackets
|a-ble-whack-ets|
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/ˈeɪbəlˌwækɪts/
traditional card game
Etymology
Etymology Information
'ablewhackets' originates from English, specifically the word 'ablewhackets', where 'able' meant 'capable' and 'whackets' referred to 'a blow or strike'.
Historical Evolution
'ablewhackets' changed from an old English term 'ablewhackets' and has remained largely unchanged in modern English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'a game involving striking or hitting', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'a card game'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a traditional English card game, often played for stakes.
The sailors spent the evening playing ablewhackets.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/04/03 10:51