ambsace

ambsace
/aymz"ays', amz"-/, n. Archaic.
1. the lowest throw at dice, the double ace.
2. bad luck; misfortune.
3. the smallest amount or distance.
Also, amesace.
[1250-1300; ME ambes as < OF < L ambas both + as unit; see ACE]

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