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(), n.; pl. Aces (). [OE. as, F. as, fr. L. as, assis, unity, copper coin, the unit of coinage. Cf. As.] 1. A unit; a single point or spot on a card or die; the card or die so marked; as, the ace of diamonds. 2. Hence: A very small quantity or degree; a particle; an atom; a jot. I 'll not wag an ace further. Dryden. To bate an ace, to make the least abatement. [Obs.] Within an ace of, very near; on the point of. W. Irving. Ace n.A single point won by a stroke, as in handball, rackets, etc.; in tennis, frequently, a point won by a service stroke. スポンサード リンク
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