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Well it is based upon the fact that "Queens" are called "ladies". Kings are male and I'm guessing that since the "k" and "c" sound alike, they call them cowboys.
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Why are the kings called cowboys in a deck of cards?
The only reason known is simply the reputation that early time cowboys had for playing Poker. There may also be a phonetic connection between the sound of the 'k' in king and the 'c' in cowboy.
What are the release dates for Poker After Dark - 2007 Cowboys Week Part 5 3-29?
Poker After Dark - 2007 Cowboys Week Part 5 3-29 was released on: USA: 23 February 2008
What are the release dates for Poker After Dark - 2007 Cowboys Week Part 4 3-28?
Poker After Dark - 2007 Cowboys Week Part 4 3-28 was released on: USA: 22 February 2008
What does the cowboy slang 'rook' mean?
Cowboys loved a colorful phrase! This meant to cheat or dupe. A card sharp rooked many cowboys in poker games.
What is meant by BlueFire Poker?
The training site for Playing Poker is called BlueFire Poker.
What is the curved surface of water in a burette called?
kk
Why are mitochondria called the power houses of a cell?
Kk
What is a poker tournament entrance fee called?
The entrance fee for a poker tournament is most often called the "Buy-In".
When cowboys played poker on a train back before they had diner or lounge cars what surface did they play cards on?
Nazzers in Japan.
Does Lady Gaga have a song called Poker Game?
No, although she has both a song called 'Poker Face' and another called 'Love Game.'
Is it Oklahoma sooner or Oklahoma cowboys?
Oklahoma university is called the sooners, and Oklahoma STATE is called the cowboys
Did the Dallas Cowboys have another name?
No. They were called the Dallas Cowboys from 1960.
