gamester

[ geym-ster ]

noun

1. a gambler.

gamester

/ ˈɡeɪmstə /

noun

1. a person who habitually plays games for money; gambler

Word History and Origins

Origin of gamester¹

First recorded in 1545–55; game ¹ + -ster

Example Sentences

G was a gamester, who had but ill-luck; H was a Hunter, who hunted a buck.

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Where the cards are so well known, they are only fit for a cheat, and no fair gamester but would throw them under the table.

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Because if you are, warned the ruffled gamester, youd better cut it out.

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Have I not succeeded in being written in Rochelle as a drunkard and a gamester?

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I must go to my work; 'tis "The Gamester" to-night; I wish it were over.

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