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/up"kahrd'/, n.1. Stud Poker. a card properly dealt face up. Cf. hole card.2. Cards. the first card turned up from the stock after the deal.[1935-40; UP- + CARD1]
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Upcard — An upcard is a playing card that is dealt face up. A number of card games incorporate upcards:*In stud poker, a card dealt face up to a player that other players can see; *In blackjack, the card the dealer deals to themselves for all the players… … Wikipedia
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