different between ajax vs racecard

English

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /?e?.d?æks/

Etymology 1

Possibly from adjacent.

Preposition

ajax

1. (Polari) Nearby, over there

Etymology 2

Humorous respelling of a jakes.

Noun

ajax (plural not attested)

1. (now rare, historical) A toilet.
   • 1603, John Florio, translating Michel de Montaigne, Essays, III.13:

     I say this much of this action, that it is requisite we should remit the same unto certaine prescribed night-houres, and by custome (as I have done) force and subject our selves unto it; But not (as I have done), growing in yeeres, strictly tie himselfe to the care of a particular convenient place, and of a commodious Ajax or easie close-stoole for that purpose, and make it troublesome with long sitting and nice observation.

Etymology 3

Phonetic similarity to ace jack.

Noun

ajax (plural not attested)

1. (poker slang) An ace and a jack as a starting hand in Texas hold 'em.

References

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

Anagrams

• JAXA

English

Etymology

race +? card

Noun

racecard (plural racecards)

1. (sports) Alternative form of race card