1674 C. Cotton xvi. 133 The slick is when before-hand the Gamester takes a Pack of Cards, and with a slick-stone smooths all the Putt-Cards.
1711 J. Puckle 23 Marking Putt-cards on the edge with the nail as they come to hand.
1800 C. Jones 307 After cutting for deal, &c. at which the highest put-card wins, three cards, by one at a time, are given to each player.