Main Entry: ¹dice

Pronunciation: \ˈdīs\

Function: noun

Inflected Form(s): plural dice

Etymology: Middle English dyce, from dees, dyce, plural of dee die — more at die

Date: 14th century

1 a : die 1 b : a gambling game played with dice
2 plural also dic·es : a small cubical piece (as of food)
3 : a close contest between two racing-car drivers for position during a race

— no dice 1 : of no avail : no use : futile
2 : ¹no 3 <said no dice to my request>