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

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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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