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Why are Jacks in playing cards called Jacks?

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pinstripe | 11:34 Fri 01st Oct 2010 | Word Origins
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Why are there Kings and Queens but not Princes in a pack of playing cards?
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http://en.wikipedia.o...i/Jack_(playing_card) I
11:36 Fri 01st Oct 2010
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That doesn't explain why they are not called princes
11:37 Fri 01st Oct 2010
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There aren't any princesses either! In any case, the Jack - or knave - was never intended to represent the SON of the king and queen but simply their SERVANT.
13:59 Fri 01st Oct 2010
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In a pack of French playing cards the Jack is denoted by the letter V, signifying Valet (servant). Also, the Queen is represented by the letter D, signifying Dame (lady)
14:04 Fri 01st Oct 2010

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