"devil's books" meaning in English

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Noun

Head templates: {{en-noun|p|head=devil's books}} devil's books pl (plural only)
  1. (derogatory) Playing cards, regarded as sinful because of their connection with gambling. Tags: derogatory, plural, plural-only Synonyms: devil's picture books
    Sense id: en-devil's_books-en-noun-OxrREkHw Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English pluralia tantum

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