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
MaynerdMAY-nərdEnglish (Rare)
IinesEE:-nesFinnish
Murtaza-Arabic
Steaphan-Scottish
Ingvild-Norwegian
BrandBRANDEnglish (Rare)