"Forty Thieves" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: In reference to the story of Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves. Head templates: {{en-noun|-|head=Forty Thieves}} Forty Thieves (uncountable)
  1. A solitaire card game, similar to Klondike, but starting with ten columns of four visible cards on the tableau. Wikipedia link: Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves Tags: uncountable Categories (topical): Card games, Forty
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