Dicecup

/ˈdaɪskʌp/ noun

Definition

A cup-shaped container used for shaking and throwing dice in games of chance.

Etymology

From dice + cup. Gaming implement used since ancient times, combining English words for the gaming tool.

Kelly Says

Roman soldiers carried dicecups made of bone and wood in their packs—rolling dice was one of the few forms of entertainment that required almost no space!

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