deuce
1deuce
noun \ˈdüs also ˈdyüs\Definition of DEUCE
1
a (1) : the face of a die that bears two spots (2) : a playing card bearing an index number two b : a throw of the dice yielding two points
2
: a tie in tennis after each side has scored 40 requiring two consecutive points by one side to win
Examples of DEUCE
- She beat her opponent after eight deuces.
Origin of DEUCE
Middle English dewes, from Anglo-French deus two, from Latin duos, accusative masculine of duo two — more at two
First Known Use: 15th century
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