1gamblinggames(in dice) pair of ones, double ace, worthless hand:
(
1155;
MS: s.xiii4/4
)
Dous e dous getent e puis quernes, Ambesas e le tiers e ternes, A la fiee getent quines, A la fiee getent sines
10574
(
1171-74;
MS: c.1200
)
Li dé serunt mult tost sur ambes as turné Qui unt esté sovent sur sines
(=double six) ruelé
5844
(
c.1230;
MS: s.xiiim
)
Mais tost li sunt les dez turné Sur ambes as
8646
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ambesas (1155)