amesace: meaning, definition, pronunciation and examples
Very Rare / ObsoleteHistorical / Archaic
Quick answer
What does “amesace” mean?
The lowest-scoring throw at dice (specifically the lowest throw of the dice in the game of hazard, being two aces).
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Definition
Meaning and Definition
The lowest-scoring throw at dice (specifically the lowest throw of the dice in the game of hazard, being two aces).
Figuratively, a state of the worst possible luck or a complete failure.
Dialectal Variation
British vs American Usage
Differences
No modern differences; the term is equally obsolete in both varieties.
Connotations
Historical, gaming-related.
Frequency
Extremely rare; encountered only in historical texts or discussions of historical games.
Grammar
How to Use “amesace” in a Sentence
to throw amesaceVocabulary
Collocations
Examples
Examples of “amesace” in a Sentence
adjective
British English
- He was left in an amesace situation.
- It was an amesace beginning to the campaign.
American English
- He was left in an amesace situation.
- It was an amesace start to the campaign.
Usage
Meaning in Context
Business
Not used.
Academic
Only in historical or linguistic studies of games.
Everyday
Not used.
Technical
Historical term in game studies.
Watch out
Common Mistakes When Using “amesace”
- Misspelling as 'amessace' or 'amesase'.
- Attempting to use it in modern contexts.
- Confusing it with a term for a high score.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
No, it is an obsolete term from historical dice games and is not used in contemporary language.
No, standard historical usage is as a noun (e.g., 'to throw amesace'). Modern creative use as an adjective is possible but highly non-standard.
Both mean a roll of two ones on dice. 'Amesace' is the historical English term from the game 'hazard'. 'Snake eyes' is the modern American gambling term from craps.
It is useful primarily for understanding historical texts, studying the etymology of gaming terms, or as an example of lexical obsolescence.
The lowest-scoring throw at dice (specifically the lowest throw of the dice in the game of hazard, being two aces).
Amesace is usually historical / archaic in register.
Amesace: in British English it is pronounced /ˈeɪmsˌeɪs/, and in American English it is pronounced /ˈeɪmsˌeɪs/. Tap the audio buttons above to hear it.
Phrases
Idioms & Phrases
- “to be at amesace (to be in the worst possible situation)”
Learning
Memory Aids
Mnemonic
Think 'Aim-S' for 'Aim Sadly' – you aimed for a high score but got the lowest possible, two aces.
Conceptual Metaphor
LOW SCORE IS FAILURE / BAD LUCK IS A LOW DICE ROLL
Practice
Quiz
What does 'amesace' specifically refer to?