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/kays"boks'/, n. Faro.a device, similar to an abacus, for recording the cards as they are drawn from the dealing box. Also called case.[CASE2 + BOX1]
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casebox — ˈ ̷ ̷ˌ ̷ ̷ noun Etymology: case (III) + box : a frame resembling an abacus with miniature cards at the end of each rod for marking the denomination of the cards as they are withdrawn from the dealing box in faro * * * /kays boks /, n. Faro. a… … Useful english dictionary
casekeeper — ˈ ̷ ̷ˌ ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷ noun Etymology: case (II) + keeper 1. : casebox 2. : the person in charge of the casebox * * * /kays kee peuhr/, n. Faro. the person who records in the casebox a tally of cards as they appear in the box. [ … Useful english dictionary
case — case1 caseless, adj. caselessly, adv. /kays/, n. 1. an instance of the occurrence, existence, etc., of something: Sailing in such a storm was a case of poor judgment. 2. the actual state of things: That is not the case. 3. a question or problem… … Universalium
casekeeper — /kays kee peuhr/, n. Faro. the person who records in the casebox a tally of cards as they appear in the box. [1865 70; CASE2 + KEEPER] * * * … Universalium
keep cases — phrasal 1. : to be in charge of the casebox 2. : to keep a watch on : keep tabs on … Useful english dictionary
