"Calamity Jane" meaning in English

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Proper name

Etymology: Named after Calamity Jane (Martha Jane Canary or Cannary; 1852–1903), American frontierswoman. Head templates: {{en-proper noun|head=Calamity Jane}} Calamity Jane
  1. (card games, slang) The queen of spades. Wikipedia link: Calamity Jane Tags: slang Categories (topical): Card games
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