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Blackjack
noun 1.A common scrubby deciduous tree of central and southeastern United States having dark bark and broad three-lobed (club-shaped) leaves; tends to form dense thickets. Synonyms: blackjack oak, jack oak, Quercus marilandica. 2.A piece of metal covered by leather with a flexible handle; used for hitting people. Synonyms: cosh, sap. 4.A gambling game using cards; the object is to hold cards having a higher count than those dealt to the banker up to but not exceeding 21. Synonyms: twenty-one, vingt-et-un.
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