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So does this mean that "snapper" is not a term...
In Response To: Re: SNAPPER The Real Answer ()

for a $2.50 chip?

If this is the case, then I'll need to change my glossary of terms. sad

But on the otherhand, if usage of a word becomes prevalent for another meaning, at which point is the new definition accepted into the lexicon?

Perhaps a glossary or dictionary of Casino Memorabilia Collectors would have two meanings for the word 'snapper'.

1. A name given to a natural 21 in a blackjack game, following the distinctive motion and "snapping" sound given off when the player gets the 21 and in exuberence slaps the cards face-up onto the blackjack table implying to the dealer to "Eat This!"

2. A name given to $2.50 chips, by casino chip collectors when they mistakenly thought that the definition of 1., above, was a reference the sound made when the dealer plucked a $2.50 chip from a rack of chip as part of the pay-off for a natural 21 in a blackjack game.

Within the context of casino memorabilia collecting, should the term 'snapper' only mean a natural 21 in blackjack, or is there room for two definitions?

Comments...

Jim

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What the H- - - is a SNAPPER?
A $2.50 chip
Why on earth is it called a Snapper?
Inquiring minds want to know. vbg
Because it has a buck on each side and a 50 cent
Who made that up anyway?
Re: Why on earth is it called a Snapper?
Now that makes more sense! Thanks
That's the story I got also....
Re: Why on earth is it called a Snapper?
Here in South Florida we have yellow tail and red.
Isn't Yellow Tail a TUNA though?
Yes there's Yellowtail TUNA, but ain't we talking
Re: SNAPPER The Real Answer
You got that one right, Gene. It........
That's what I always thought, but
So does this mean that "snapper" is not a term...
Re: Give This A fewTries
I'd say we vote on it next Tuesday... grin
No. Cant make it. Its my birthday.
No dice... I'll be on a cruise!... Snapp-
Get Dice from the cruise ship!! vbg
JIM NOW DAYS A NATURAL PAYS 6/5 OR 7/5 AT SOME
Re: "Walking Money"
Re: JIM NOW DAYS A NATURAL PAYS 6/5 OR 7/5 AT SOME
If I ever ran into you in Vegas

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