subs. phr. (cards).—The five of trumps in the game of ‘Don’ or ‘Five Cards.’
1611. CHAPMAN, May-Day, V., ii., in wks. (1873), ii., 401. For my game stood, methought, vpon my last two tricks, when I made sure of the set, and yet lost it, hauing the varlet and the FIUE FINGER to make two tricks.
1674. COTTON, The Compleat Gamester. [At the game of five-cards] the FIVE FINGERS (alias, five of trumps) is the best card in the pack … the ace of hearts wins the ace of trumps, and the FIVE-FINGERS not only wins the ace of trumps, but also all other cards whatever.
