the die is cast

I was amazed to find how many people in my work place did not know that Dice is Plural of Die (which is Singular). In fact none of them knew, and it was a hard education for them, they all thought I was pulling their leg in respect to the Singular.

Ha!, Sure I kid around being quite a bit of twat at times, but I would never, never(!) joke about the Die. (or Dice)

Singular of Dice is Die, and here is my proof; Merriam-Webster Dictionary.

Main Entry: ²die
Pronunciation: \ˈdī\
Function: noun
Inflected Form(s): plural dice \ˈdīs\ 
Etymology: Middle English dee, from Anglo-French dé
Date:14th century

1 plural dice : a small cube marked on each face with from one to six spots and used usually in pairs in various games and in gambling by being shaken and thrown to come to rest at random on a flat surface —often used figuratively in expressions concerning chance or the irrevocability of a course of action <the die was cast>

or follow the link to see for yourself -
http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/die%5B2%5D

P.S.

Now that’ve blogged it, it must be true. :)