ambsace

noun

ambs·ace ˈām-ˌzās

archaic

: the lowest throw at dice

also : something worthless or unlucky

Word History

Etymology

Middle English ambes as, from Anglo-French, from ambes both + as aces

First Known Use

13th century, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of ambsace was in the 13th century

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“Ambsace.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ambsace. Accessed 7 Dec. 2025.

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