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The origin of playing cards is very uncertain, but they axe believed to have been invented in Asia, ana brought to Europe in the 14th century. The sybols were formerly different in different countries, thus in France, England and Germany they were clubs, hearts, spades, and diamonds; in Italy, I Spain and Portugal, cups, money, swords, and clubs; and in Switzerland, hearts, bells, leaves, and acorns. The club is a trefoil, but is called club irom the Spanish name for suit. Spade is a mistranslation of the Spanish espada, a sword. Heart and diamond are tbe names of the pymbote. Why" these symbols were chosen in tihe first place no one can now say.
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Press, Volume LXI, Issue 18303, 10 February 1925, Page 7
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Press, Volume LXI, Issue 18303, 10 February 1925, Page 7
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