Wibling’s Witch (Grose 1811 Dictionary)

Wibling’s Witch

The four of clubs: from one James Wibling, who in the reign of King James I. grew rich by private gaming, and was commonly observed to have that card, and never to lose a game but when he had it not.

Definition taken from The 1811 Dictionary of the Vulgar Tongue, originally by Francis Grose.

Wibble * Wicket

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