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Webster 1913 Edition
Ace
Ace
(ās)
, Noun.
pl.
Aces
(ā′sĕz)
. 1.
A unit; a single point or spot on a card or die; the card or die so marked;
as, the
. ace
of diamonds2.
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.
Webster 1828 Edition
Ace
ACE
,Noun.
1.
A unit; a single point on a card or die; or the card or die so marked.2.
A very small quantity; a particle; an atom; a trifle; as a creditor will not abate an ace of his demand.