"pass-dice" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: From French passe-dix. Etymology templates: {{der|en|fr|passe-dix}} French passe-dix Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} pass-dice (uncountable)
  1. (obsolete, dice games) The game of passage. Tags: obsolete, uncountable Categories (topical): Dice games
    Sense id: en-pass-dice-en-noun-nPN~aeCI Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Topics: dice, games

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