Who is the Jack in a deck of cards? | GAME WORDS
Words Unravelled with RobWords and Jess Zafarris
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The Roots of Childhood Games
This chapter explores the historical and cultural origins of popular children's games like 'Tick' and 'Simon Says', examining their connections to biblical figures and language evolution. The discussion also highlights the significance of the term 'Jack' in playing cards and its implications of authority across different languages, while ending on a light note about the joys of etymology.
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