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ambsace

ambs·ace [ áymz àyss ] (plural ambs·aces) or ames·ace [ áymz àyss ] (plural ames·aces)


noun 
Definition:
 
1. double ace: the lowest throw at dice, with the single spot uppermost on both dice

2. bad luck: bad luck or worthlessness

[13th century. Via Old French ambes as "both aces" < Latin ambas as]
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