Meaning of curse of Scotland | Babel Free

Definitions

The nine of diamonds.

slang

Examples

“With a mixed hand and the highest card the curse of Scotland, I've seen that man stand pat in a game with four millionaire mining men.”

“After a moment of silence, it was Miles who announced in a clear and firm voice, “The cards you have put down there all happen to be black—your ‘red’ is the nine of diamonds, the curse of Scotland, and it's right here,” reaching to lift the sharper's hat, and to remove from atop his head, and exhibit, the card at issue.”

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