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Tice

//taɪs// name, noun, verb

Definitions

Proper Noun
  1. 1
    A surname. countable, uncountable
  2. 2
    A census-designated place in Lee County, Florida, United States. countable, uncountable
  3. 3
    An unincorporated community in Menard County, Illinois, United States. countable, uncountable
Noun
  1. 1
    A ball bowled to strike the ground about a bat's length in front of the wicket; a yorker. dated

    "Bowlers should practise both toss and tice."

  2. 2
    A ball left at a hittable but difficult distance or position, to lure the opponent into a mistake.
Verb
  1. 1
    To entice (someone). obsolete, transitive

    "VVhat ſtrong enchantments tice my yeelding ſoule […]"

Etymology

Etymology 1

Possibly from entice, as below, suggesting the bowler's purpose.

Etymology 2

Aphetic form of entice.

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