dolos

/ ˈdɒlɒs /

noun

1. a knucklebone of a sheep, buck, etc, used esp by diviners

Word History and Origins

Origin of dolos¹

from Afrikaans, possibly from dollen play + os ox or from dobbel dice + os ox

Example Sentences

Idols were always carried to war by the natives of Hispaniola: "Atanse la frente dolos chiquitos cuando quieren pelear."

From Project Gutenberg

Diccionario de nombres de personas, dolos, danzas, y otras antiqedades de los Indios de Yucatan.

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Miso-dolos on indulgences granted to benefactors for building Saint George the Martyr's, 444.

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But Solomon saith, Prudens advertit ad gressus suos; stultus divertit ad dolos.

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