The nine of diamonds is sometimes referred to as the "Curse of Scotland"
The Curse of Scotland is a nickname used for the nine of diamonds playing card.[1] The expression has been used at least since the early 18th century, and many putative explanations have been given for the origin of this nickname for the card.
^"Curse of Scotland". Merriam-Webster Unabridged Dictionary. Merriam-Webster.com. Retrieved 23 April 2014. The Oxford English Dictionary (1971) and Chambers 20th Century Dictionary (1983) give similar definitions
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