Card Money

“Why, the interest will not keep you in card-money.” ❋ Unknown (2006)

Now, as the Scottish king was not married to the English princess until 1503, it is quite clear that he had learned to play cards long before his courtship with Margaret; for in 1496, when he received so much card-money from his treasurer, the English princess was but seven years of age. ❋ William Francis Dawson (N/A)

He did nothing else, morning, noon, and night; and it was computed that he had paid more than sixty thousand pounds for card-money. ❋ Unknown (1870)

After the riot in the footmen's gallery, the gentlemen of the county of Aberdeen resolved neither to give, nor to allow their servants to receive, any money from their visitors under the name of drink-money, card-money, &c., and instead, augmented their wages. ❋ Dutton Cook (1856)

He went downstairs, determined to buy a small piece of vellum with his half of the card-money. ❋ Charles Reade (1849)

"Why, the interest will not keep you in card-money." ❋ William Makepeace Thackeray (1837)

She does not take money at the door for showing them, but 'you pay twelvepence apiece under the denomination of card-money. ❋ Horace Walpole (1757)

After 1 twelvemonth or so, of good credit history you may apply for a second credit card; however, if you've had payment problems it is wise to lodge to that one single card until you can correctly manage card-money. ❋ Pphillip (2010)

"Having a numerous circle of female acquaintance," concluded she, "my balls are generally well attended: those who are not fond of dancing, play at the _bouillotte_; and the card-money defrays the expenses of the entertainment, leaving me a handsome profit. ❋ Francis W. Blagdon (1798)