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gamely

American  
[geym-lee] / ˈgeɪm li /

adverb

  1. in a game or plucky manner.

    They struggled gamely.
ˈgamely British  
/ ˈɡeɪmlɪ /

adverb

  1. in a brave or sporting manner

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Etymology

Origin of gamely

1860–65; game 1 (adj.) + -ly

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