How did the game of poker get its name?

shady shaker

According to http://www.wordwizard.com the name comes from the French card game "poque". Nov 15 03, 6:34 AM

TabbyTom

The OED says the origin is uncertain, but suggests a connection with a German card game “of considerable age” called poch or pochspiel. This game also involved betting on the value of hands. “Poch” is derived from “pochen,” meaning to knock or thump, and figuratively to boast or brag. Nov 15 03, 7:34 AM

Flem-ish

Possible link: in some games of cards you knock on the table when you announce what result you are going for? Nov 15 03, 12:54 PM

Linus_337

Poker players also knock or tap the table to "check", to signify that they are forgoing the opportunity to bet on that round but retaining the option of betting in a later round. Nov 15 03, 1:46 PM

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