Word before "card" or "suit" (8)

I believe the answer is:

birthday

(Other definitions for birthday that I've seen before include "Natal day" , "Hardy bit (anag)" , "Natal anniversary" , "Arrival time" , "Anniversary celebration" .)

I've seen this clue in the Universal.

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