who named craps?

[madhatter]

I really wonder why this game was given the name craps. It doesn't suit it well. This is said to be a very old game dating back to the middle ages that I assume the name is a modern one.

Everytime I hear the word 'craps' I find it amusing. Not all the time does it remind me of the game but something else unpleasant and not very nice to the smell. Hehehe.... :D :p

[Selena]

dunno dude!

the guys long dead anyways. I just like craps coz its easy to play and so uncomplicated. but yeah it does have a funny name...

[Lucky8]

according to wiki it comes from the French: crapaud, meaning toad.

why toad... I dunno!

[playerace]

I think "craps" has something to do with the strategy or how the game being played. it means, "automatic loss".. when you rolled those unwanted digits in the dice, then you are "crapped"... :D