# card of ten

> English word · Noun

## Definitions
1. A bold front, an instance of standing one's ground.

## Etymology
Apparently from the use of cards with a rank of 10 in early card games.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
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