skinball

skinball
\\ˈ ̷ ̷ˌ ̷ ̷\ noun
Etymology: skin (II) + ball; from the fact that the cards are skinned from the top of the pack
: a card game similar to faro in which players bet on which of certain cards will win or lose — called also skin game, skinning

Useful english dictionary. 2012.

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  • skin game — noun Etymology: skin (II) 1. : a swindling game or trick skin games running to fleece you as fast as you can get your money to the center Andy Adams 2. : skinball * * * 1. a dishonest or unscrupulous business operation, scheme, etc …   Useful english dictionary

  • skinning — noun ( s) Etymology: from gerund of skin (II) : skinball …   Useful english dictionary

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