Deuce
Pronunciation : Deuce
Part of Speech : n.
Etymology : [F. deux two, OF. deus, fr. L. duo. See Two.]
Definition : 1. (Gaming)
Defn: Two; a card or a die with two spots; as, the deuce of hearts.
2. (Tennis)
Defn: A condition of the score beginning whendeuce, which decides the game.
Source : Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
Pronunciation : Deuce
Part of Speech : n.
Etymology : [Cf. LL. dusius, Armor, dus, te?z, phantom, specter; Gael. taibhs, taibhse, apparition, ghost; or fr. OF. deus God, fr. L. deus (cf. Deity.)]
Definition : Defn: The devil; a demon. [A euphemism, written also deuse.] [Low]
Source : Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913