ambsace

ambs·ace

 (ām′zās′)

n.

1. Games The lowest possible throw of dice, two single pips.

2. Bad luck; misfortune.

3. The smallest amount possible or the most worthless thing.

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[Middle English ambes as, from Old French : Latin ambās, feminine accusative of ambō, both + as, unit.]

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ambsace

(ˈeɪmzˌeɪs; ˈæmz-) or

amesace

n

1. (Gambling, except Cards) double ace, the lowest throw at dice

2. bad luck

[C13: from Old French ambes as, both aces; as from Latin: unit]

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