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Meaning of ambsace | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B1
/ˈeɪmz.eɪs/

Definitions

  1. Two ones; the lowest throw at dice; a pair of aces.
    archaic, uncountable, usually
  2. Bad luck, worthlessness.
    archaic, uncountable, usually

Examples

“MARLOW (flirting with a maid). And why not now, my angel? Such beauty fires beyond the power of resistance.—Pshaw! the father here! My old luck: I never nicked seven that I did not throw ames ace three times following. [Exit MARLOW.]”

CEFR level

B1
Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B1 vocabulary — intermediate level.

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