I. ˈdīs noun
( 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 dice
2. plural also dic·es : a small cubical piece (as of food)
3. : a close contest between two racing-car drivers for position during a race
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- no dice
II. verb
( diced ; dic·ing )
Etymology: Middle English dycen, from dyce
Date: 14th century
transitive verb
1.
a. : to cut into small cubes
diced onions
b. : to ornament with square markings
diced leather
2.
a. : to bring by playing dice
dice himself into debt
b. : to lose by dicing
dice her money away
intransitive verb
1. : to play games with dice
dice for drinks in the bar — Malcolm Lowry
2. : to take a chance
the temptation to dice with death — Newsweek
• dic·er noun