• Who is the Jack in a deck of cards? | GAME WORDS

  • Nov 20 2024
  • Length: 43 mins
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Who is the Jack in a deck of cards? | GAME WORDS

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  • In this playful episode of Words Unravelled, Rob and Jess dive into the fascinating world of fun and games. Ever wondered why we call it "chess" or how "poker" got its name? From the origins of classic card games to the strategic world of board games, our hosts uncover the surprising stories behind the words we use for play.
    ♠️ Who is the Jack in a pack of cards?
    ♟️ What exactly is a pawn?
    🌍 How did Jenga get its name?
    🅾 What's the best possible Scrabble word?
    These questions answered and more! ♖ Whether you’re a chess master or a card shark, this episode is your backstage pass to the etymology of entertainment.

    🎥WATCH THIS EPISODE🎥 https://youtu.be/vBa8CIltJ24

    ==LINKS==
    Rob's YouTube channel: youtube.com/robwords
    Jess' Useless Etymology blog: https://uselessetymology.com/
    Rob on X: x.com/robwordsyt
    Jess on TikTok: tiktok.com/@jesszafarris

    #etymology #wordorigins #chess
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