dicer

noun

dic·​er
ˈdīsə(r)
plural -s
Synonyms of dicernext
1
: one who gambles at dice games
2
slang : a man's hat
especially : derby
3
a
: a machine that dices food (as fruits and vegetables)
b
: one that operates such a machine
4

Word History

Etymology

Middle English dycer, from dycen to dice + -er

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“Dicer.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/dicer. Accessed 18 Dec. 2025.

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