pass-the vb.-stem or imper. of pass v., used in a few combinations, mostly nonce-words: † ˈpass-dice= passage 15 [cf.It.passa-dieci: see quot. 1598 s.v.]; † ˈpass-mana., surpassing man, superhuman; † ˈpass-praisea., transcending praise, beyond praise.1805T. Holcroft Bryan Perdue II. 56 To..idle away..part of the four and twenty hours at hazard, pass-dice, picquet [etc.].1606Sylvester Du Bartas ii. iv. ii. Magnif. 1254 The passe-man Wisedome of th' Isaacian Prince, A light so bright, set in such eminence.a1586Sidney Astr. & Stella lxxvii, That skin, whose passe-praise hue scornes this poor tearm of white.