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deuce1

Syllabification: (deuce)
Pronunciation: /d(y)o͞os/

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Definition of deuce

noun

  • 1a thing representing, or represented by, the number two, in particular.
  • the two on dice or playing cards.
  • a throw of two at dice.
  • informal dated a two-dollar bill.
  • 2 Tennis the tie score of 40-all in a game, at which a player needs two consecutive points to win the game.

Origin:

late 15th century: from Old French deus 'two', from Latin duos

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