Poker glossary
Valet
Valet is another name for the jack. The word comes from French.
The simple explanation
If an old rule book mentions a valet, it means the jack, the card between the ten and the queen.
A closer look
Valet is one of many names for the jack, with knave, jake, john and hook. In French card decks, the jack is called the valet. The word is rare in modern poker, but it appears in glossaries and old texts.
A practical example
A French deck lists the valet of hearts. Poker players call this card the jack of hearts.
Full explanation
Valet is another name for the jack. The word comes from French.
Valet is another name for the jack.
The word comes from French.
It is rare in modern poker.
The card is the same.