Origins of Pikay and The Phrase 'To Curry Favor'

This chapter explores the origins of the card game pikay and its association with the suit spades in French, as well as the phrase 'to curry favor' and its meaning in English. It delves into the history of the word curry and explains the connection between impressing someone and rubbing down a horse with a comb, through the story of the Romain de Fauvel.