Canjac

/ˈkæn.dʒæk/ noun

Definition

A card game popular in parts of Europe, particularly in Spain and Portugal, played with a special deck of cards.

Etymology

Possibly derived from Spanish or Portuguese card game terminology, though the exact origin is uncertain. May relate to 'jaca' (a type of horse) or be a corruption of another card game name.

Kelly Says

Canjac is one of those card games that shows up rarely in English texts but thrived in communities where it was played for centuries—it's a reminder that thousands of games, languages, and traditions have vanished from common knowledge.

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