Gamester
noun ·Uncommon ·Advanced level
Definitions
- 1 A person who plays games.
"And now, while they are climbing the pole in another part of the field, […] the old farmer […] announces to all whom it may concern that a half-sovereign in money will be forthcoming to the old gamester who breaks most heads; […]"
- 2 One who plays video games. nonstandard
"Gamesters should know that Nintendo is considering a phone link that would allow players to compete via modem in nationwide competitions."
- 3 A gambler.
"[…] here were no Gibers, Cenſurers, Backbiters, Pick-pockets, Highwaymen, Houſebreakers, Attorneys, Bawds, Buffoons, Gameſters, Politicians, Wits, ſplenetick tedious Talkers, Controvertiſts, Raviſhers, Murderers, Robbers, Virtuoſo's; […]"
- 4 A prostitute; one who is on the game. obsolete
"She's impudent my Lord, / And was a common gameſter to the Campe."
Example
More examples"And now, while they are climbing the pole in another part of the field, […] the old farmer […] announces to all whom it may concern that a half-sovereign in money will be forthcoming to the old gamester who breaks most heads; […]"
Etymology
Derived from game + -ster.
Related phrases
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