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GAMESTER
Etymology
Noun
gamester (plural gamesters)
A person who plays games.
(video games, nonstandard) One who plays video games.
(gambling) A gambler.
(obsolete) A prostitute; one who is on the game.
Usage notes
Gamer is the term preferred by players of video games and tabletop role-playing games.
Synonyms
• (one who plays video games): gamer
• (prostitute): See prostitute
Anagrams
• gas meter, meagrest
Source: Wiktionary
Game"ster, n. Etym: [Game + -ster.]
1. A merry, frolicsome person. [Obs.] Shak.
2. A person who plays at games; esp., one accustomed to play for a stake; a gambler; one skilled in games. When lenity and cruelty play for a kingdom, the gentlest gamester is the soonest winner. Shak.
3. A prostitute; a strumpet. [Obs.] Shak.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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