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dice noun (plural dice) 1 a small cube with a different number of spots, from 1 to 6, on each of its sides or faces, used in certain games of chance. 2 a game of chance played with one or more dice. See also die². verb (diced, dicing) 1 to cut (vegetables, etc) into small cubes. 2 intrans to play or gamble with dice. dice with death to take a great risk. no dice colloq used to indicate a negative answer or unsuccessful outcome.
ETYMOLOGY: 14c: originally the plural of die².

die² noun 1 (plural dies) a a metal tool or stamp for cutting or shaping metal or making designs on coins, etc. b a metal device for shaping or moulding a semisoft solid material. 2 (plural dice) a dice. straight as a die 1 completely straight. 2 completely honest. the die is cast a decision has been made or an action taken which cannot be changed or gone back on.
ETYMOLOGY: 14c as dee: from French de, from Latin datum something given.