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Ambs ace means (archaic) Two ones; the lowest throw at dice; a pair of aces..
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/ˈeɪmz.eɪs/ · noun
(archaic) Two ones; the lowest throw at dice; a pair of aces..
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.]
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Ambs ace means (archaic) Two ones; the lowest throw at dice; a pair of aces..
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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.]
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