"Woolworth's" meaning in All languages combined

See Woolworth's on Wiktionary

Proper name [English]

Etymology: After the F. W. Woolworth Company, named for its founder, Frank Winfield Woolworth. Head templates: {{en-proper noun}} Woolworth's
  1. A five-and-dime store in the United States.
    Sense id: en-Woolworth's-en-name-AQYcRNhN Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries Disambiguation of English entries with incorrect language header: 32 17 31 20 Disambiguation of Pages with 1 entry: 35 16 29 20 Disambiguation of Pages with entries: 38 16 27 19
  2. A major high-street retail chain in the United Kingdom until the late 2000s. Synonyms: Woolies [slang]
    Sense id: en-Woolworth's-en-name-rd6UzcsB Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry Disambiguation of English entries with incorrect language header: 32 17 31 20 Disambiguation of Pages with 1 entry: 35 16 29 20
  3. (poker slang) Two pair fives and tens. Tags: slang
    Sense id: en-Woolworth's-en-name-hWw32VCy Categories (other): Poker, English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry Disambiguation of English entries with incorrect language header: 32 17 31 20 Disambiguation of Pages with 1 entry: 35 16 29 20 Topics: card-games, poker
  4. (poker slang) A five and a ten as a starting hand in Texas hold 'em. Tags: slang
    Sense id: en-Woolworth's-en-name-8Antmum4 Categories (other): Poker, English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry Disambiguation of English entries with incorrect language header: 32 17 31 20 Disambiguation of Pages with 1 entry: 35 16 29 20 Topics: card-games, poker
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