English Explanatory Dictionary

ambsace

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. Two ones; the lowest throw at dice; a pair of aces.
  2. Bad luck, worthlessness.

Pronunciation

/ˈeɪmz.eɪs/ /ˈæmzˌeɪs/

Word forms

ambsace ambsaces ambes-as ambs-ace ames-ace amesace

Etymology

From Old French ambes as (“both aces”), from Latin ambo + as.

Related words

within ames ace
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