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 dice2plural 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 : futile2: ¹no 3 <said no dice to my request>