Ace , n. A single point won by
a stroke, as
in handball, rackets, etc.;
in tennis, frequently, a point won by
a service stroke.
Ace (&?;), 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.
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