单词 | dog-throw |
释义 | > as lemmasdog-throw dog-throw n. [after classical Latin canis or canīcula (see main etymology)] chiefly Ancient History the lowest or losing throw at dice. ΘΚΠ society > leisure > entertainment > pastimes > game > games of chance > dice-playing > [noun] > throw > lowest or losing throw dog-chance1625 dogsheada1640 dog1671 dog-throw1772 dog's throw1834 1772 R. Warner in B. Thornton et al. tr. Plautus Comedies IV. 149 (note) He threw deuce-ace... Literally, he threw four vulturs. The vultur throw as well as the dog throw, was esteemed unlucky. 1880 C. T. Lewis & C. Short Lat. Dict. Canicula..The worst throw with dice, the dog-throw. 1987 W. E. Sweet & E. Segal Sport & Recreation Anc. Greece xvi. 108 The worst throw was the Dog Throw, but its nature is not known. < as lemmas |
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