Definition: Jack Spade refers to a type of shoe that has been worn as an accessory or part of a costume for centuries in various cultures, particularly among African American people. The term "Jack Spade" was first used by Alexander Pope in his poem "Candide" (1726). The phrase appears on the top corner of Jack Spades shoes and is often associated with poverty and the unfortunate state of some black men. It has become a symbol of wealth, luxury, and materialism. The word "Jack Spade" is not an actual product but rather a term used to describe the shoe worn by African American men during the 18th century. The shoes were made from leather and featured a distinctive shape with a buckle at the top. Jack Spades shoes were usually brown or black in color, with a small silver buckle at the top. Jack Spade is a term that refers to a type of shoe worn by African Americans. It is often associated with poverty and the unfortunate state of some black men, particularly among them wearing shoes made from leather and featuring a distinctive shape with a buckle at the top.

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