cast lots



cast lots

To decide something by picking an item, often a slip of paper, at random. Let's cast lots to decide who will go first—it's the only fair way to do it.
See also: cast, lot

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
ElsdonELZ-dənEnglish (Rare)
TarahTAHR-ə, TER-ə, TAR-əEnglish (Modern)
Subhash-Indian, Hindi, Marathi, Gujarati, Bengali
BarneyBAHR-neeEnglish
Gobind-Indian (Sikh), Hindi
Ciardha-Irish