Gameness

noun

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    The quality of being game; bravery, courage or pluck uncountable

    "I mention gameness last, but it is the most important trait. It means that neither fatigue nor pain nor the psychology of being behind the entire time will cause the dog to lose his enthusiasm for fighting contact."

  2. 2
    disability of walking due to crippling of the legs or feet wordnet

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"I mention gameness last, but it is the most important trait. It means that neither fatigue nor pain nor the psychology of being behind the entire time will cause the dog to lose his enthusiasm for fighting contact."

Etymology

From game + -ness.

Related phrases

dead game

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