English word origin

Etymology of tice

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

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Source etymology 1

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noun

A ball bowled to strike the ground about a bat's length in front of the wicket; a yorker. · A ball left at a hittable but difficult distance or position, to lure the opponent into a mistake.

Selected source glosses provide context, not a complete modern definition inventory

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

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Source etymology 2

Original entry ↗

verb

To entice (someone).

Selected source glosses provide context, not a complete modern definition inventory

Aphetic form of entice.

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