ace point
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of ace point
First recorded in 1875–80
Example Sentences
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For a gammon, play the ace from the six to the ace point in your own table.
From Hoyle's Games Modernized by Hoffmann, Louis
Deuce Ace.—For a hit, play the deuce from the five men in your adversary's outer-table, and the ace from the ace point in his inner table.
From Hoyle's Games Modernized by Hoffmann, Louis
Cinque Ace.—Play the cinque from the five men in your adversary's outer table, and the ace from the ace point in his inner table.
From Hoyle's Games Modernized by Hoffmann, Louis
Six Trois, Six Quatre, Six Cinque.—Carry one man from your adversary's ace point as far as the throw will permit.
From Hoyle's Games Modernized by Hoffmann, Louis
The ace point in the outer table is more commonly known as the "bar" point.
From Hoyle's Games Modernized by Hoffmann, Louis
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