![]() There is a 1594 painting by the Italian artist Michelangelo Merisi (Caravaggio) called 'The Cardsharps'. There's no clear evidence to support that view, although if it is the case then it must have gone from 'sharp' to 'shark' as 'card-sharp' appears to be the older term.īoth 'card-sharp' and 'card-shark' originated in the 19th century. It is sometimes suggested that one term derived from the other. ![]() The latter is the more commonly used of the two synonymous phrases, especially outside the UK, which is one of the few countries to prefer 'card-sharp'. 'Card-sharp', sometimes written 'cardsharp', might be thought to be a misspelling of 'card-shark'. What's the origin of the phrase 'Card-sharp'? Someone who is skilful at playing or manipulating cards, or one who makes a living by cheating at cards.
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