The origin of playing cards is very uncertain, but they are believed to have, been invented in Asia, and brought to Europe in the fourteenth century. The symbols were formerly different in diltornnt countries. Thus In France, England, and Germany they were clubs, hearts, spades, and diamonds; in Italy, Spain, ami Portugal, cups, money, swords, and clubs; and in Switzerland! hearts, bells, leaves, and acorns. The club isa trefoil, but is called club from the Spanish name for suit. Spade is a mistranslation of the Spanish espada, a sword. Heart and diamond are the names of the symbols. W liy those symbols were chosen in the first place uo on» can now gaj.
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Evening Star, Issue 18866, 14 February 1925, Page 4
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113Page 4 Advertisements Column 4 Evening Star, Issue 18866, 14 February 1925, Page 4
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