JETTON

Etymology

Noun

jetton (plural jettons)

A metal counter used in card games.

Proper noun

Jetton (plural Jettons)

A surname.

Statistics

• According to the 2010 United States Census, Jetton is the 14695th most common surname in the United States, belonging to 2023 individuals. Jetton is most common among White (82.25%) and Black/African American (11.07%) individuals.

Source: Wiktionary


Jet"ton, n. Etym: [F. jeton.]

Definition: A metal counter used in playing cards.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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