Oldsmobile

English

Etymology

Named after Ransom E. Olds, who founded a motor company in 1897. The poker senses refer to the Oldsmobile 98.

Proper noun

Oldsmobile

An American car brand belonging to GM.
(poker slang) A lowball hand with a nine and an eight as the two highest cards
(poker slang) Two pair nines and eights
(poker slang) A nine and an eight as a starting hand in Texas hold 'em

References

Weisenberg, Michael (2000) The Official Dictionary of Poker. MGI/Mike Caro University. →ISBN

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