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2. To ride a horse at a gallop.
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3. Fig.: To go rapidly or carelessly, as in making a hasty examination.
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Such superficial ideas he may collect in galloping over it. Locke.
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Gallop (?), v. t. To cause to gallop.
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Gallop, n. [Cf. F. galop. See , v. i., and cf. .] A mode of running by a quadruped, particularly by a horse, by lifting alternately the fore feet and the hind feet, in successive leaps or bounds.
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Coloq. Hand gallop , a slow or gentle gallop.
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Gallopade (?), n. [F. galopade. See , n.] 1. I horsemanship, a sidelong or curveting kind of gallop.
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2. A kind of dance; also, music to the dance; a galop.
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Gallopade (?), v. i. [imp. & p. p. Gallopaded; p. pr. & vb. n. Gallopading.] 1. To gallop, as on horseback.
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2. To perform the dance called gallopade.
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Galloper (?), n. 1. One who, or that which, gallops.
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2. (Mil.) A carriage on which very small guns were formerly mounted, the gun resting on the shafts, without a limber. Farrow.
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Coloq. Galloper gun , a light gun, supported on a galloper, -- formerly attached to British infantry regiments.
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Gallopin (?), n.[F. galopin. See , v. i.] An under servant for the kitchen; a scullion; a cook's errand boy. [Obs.] Halliwell.
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Galloping (?), a. Going at a gallop; progressing rapidly; as, a galloping horse.
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Gallotannic (?), a. [Gall nutgall + tannic.] (Chem.) Pertaining to the tannin or nutgalls.
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Coloq. Gallotannic acid . See Tannic acid, under .
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Gallow (?), v. t. [Cf. AS. āgelwan to stupefy.] To fright or terrify. See , v. t. [Obs.] Shak.
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Galloway (?), n. (Zoöl.) A small horse of a breed raised at Galloway, Scotland; -- called also garran, and garron.
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Gallowglass (?), n. [Ir. galloglach. Cf. .] A heavy-armed foot soldier from Ireland and the Western Isles in the time of Edward � Shak.
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Gallows (?), n. sing.; pl. Gallowses (#) or Gallows. [OE. galwes, pl., AS. galga, gealga, gallows, cross; akin to D. galg gallows, OS. & OHG. galgo, G. galgen, Icel. gālgi, Sw. & Dan. galge, Goth. galga a cross. Etymologically and historically considered, gallows is a noun in the plural number, but it is used as a singular, and hence is preceded by a; as, a gallows.] 1. A frame from which is suspended the rope with which criminals are executed by hanging, usually consisting of two upright posts and a crossbeam on the top; also, a like frame for suspending anything.
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So they hanged Haman on the gallows. Esther vii. 10.
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If I hang, I'll make a fat pair of gallows. Shak.
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O, there were desolation of gaolers and gallowses! Shak.
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2. A wretch who deserves the gallows. [R.] Shak.
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3. (Print.) The rest for the tympan when raised.
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4. pl. A pair of suspenders or braces. [Colloq.]
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Coloq. Gallows bird , a person who deserves the gallows. [Colloq.] -- Coloq. Gallows bitts (Naut.), one of two or more frames amidships on deck for supporting spare spars; -- called also gallows, gallows top, gallows frame, etc. -- Coloq. Gallows frame . (a) The frame supporting the beam of an engine. (b) (Naut.) Gallows bitts. -- Coloq. Gallows tree , or Coloq. Gallow tree , the gallows.
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At length him nailéd on a gallow tree. Spenser.
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gallowstree n. same as .
Syn. -- gallows, gibbet, gallows tree, gallow tree.
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Gallstone (?), n. A concretion, or calculus, formed in the gall bladder or biliary passages. See , n., 1.
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Gally (?), v. t. [See , v. t.] To frighten; to worry. [Obs. or Prov. Eng.] T. Brown.
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Gally (?), a. Like gall; bitter as gall. Cranmer.
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Gally (?), n. See , n., 4.
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Gallygaskins, n. pl. See .

Galoche, Galoshe (�), [OE. galoche, galache, galage, shoe, F. galoche galoche, perh. altered fr. L. gallica a Gallic shoe, or fr. LL. calopedia wooden shoe, or shoe with a wooden sole, Gr. �, dim. of �, �, a shoemaker's last; � wood + � foot.] 1. A clog or patten. [Obs.]
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Nor were worthy [to] unbuckle his galoche. Chaucer.
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2. Hence: An overshoe worn in wet weather, especially a waterproof rubber overshoe extending over the ankle, worn over one's regular shoes; now usually written galosh. It is used mostly in the plural.
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3. A gaiter, or legging, covering the upper part of the shoe and part of the leg.
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Galoot (?), n. A noisy, swaggering, or worthless fellow; a rowdy. [Slang, U. S.]
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Galop (?), n. [F.] (Mus.) A kind of lively dance, in 2-4 time; also, the music to the dance.
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Galore (?), n. & a. [Scot. gelore, gilore, galore, fr. Gael. gu leòr, enough; gu- to, also an adverbial prefix + leòr, leòir, enough; or fr. Ir. goleor, the same word.] Plenty; abundance; in abundance.
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Galosh (?), n. 1. Same as , .
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2. A strip of material, as leather, running around a shoe at and above the sole, as for protection or ornament.
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Galoshe (?), n. Same as .
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Galpe (?), v. i. To gape,; to yawn. [Obs.] Chaucer.
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Galsome (?), a. [Gall bitterness + some.] Angry; malignant. [Obs.] Bp. Morton.
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Galt (?), n. [See .] Same as .
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Galvanic (?), a. [From Galvani, a professor of physiology at Bologna, on account of his connection (about 1780) with the discovery of dynamical or current electricity: cf. F. galvanique.] Of or pertaining to, or exhibiting the phenomena of, galvanism; employing or producing electrical currents.
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Coloq. Galvanic battery (Elec.), an apparatus for generating electrical currents by the mutual action of certain liquids and metals; -- now usually called voltaic battery. See . -- Coloq. Galvanic circuit or Coloq. Galvanic circle . (Elec.) See under . -- Coloq. Galvanic pile (Elec.), the voltaic pile. See under .
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Galvanism (?), n. [From Galvani: cf. F. galvanisme. See .] (Physics) (a) Electricity excited by the mutual action of certain liquids and metals; dynamical electricity. (b) The branch of physical science which treats of dynamical elecricity, or the properties and effects of electrical currents.
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☞ The words galvanism and galvanic, formerly in very general use, are now rarely employed. For the latter, voltaic, from the name of Volta, is commonly used.
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Galvanist (?), n. One versed in galvanism.
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Galvanization (?), n. The act of process of galvanizing.
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Galvanize (?), v. t. [imp. & p. p. Galvanized (?); p pr. & vb. n. Galvanizing (?).] [Cf. F. galvaniser.] 1. To affect with galvanism; to subject to the action of electrical currents.
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2. To plate, as with gold, silver, etc., by means of electricity.
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3. To restore to consciousness by galvanic action (as from a state of suspended animation); hence, to stimulate or excite to a factitious animation or activity.
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4. To coat, as iron, with zinc. See Galvanized iron.
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Coloq. Galvanized iron , formerly, iron coated with zink by electrical deposition; now more commonly, iron coated with zink by plunging into a bath of melted zink, after its surface has been cleaned by friction with the aid of dilute acid.
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Galvanizer (?), n. One who, or that which, galvanize.
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Galvanocaustic (?), a. [Galvanic + caustic.] Relating to the use of galvanic heat as a caustic, especially in medicine.
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Galvanocautery (?), n. (Med.) Cautery effected by a knife or needle heated by the passage of a galvanic current.
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Galvanoglyphy (?), n. [Galvanic + Gr. � to engrave.] Same as .
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Galvanograph (?), n. [Galvanic + -graph.] (Engraving) A copperplate produced by the method of galvanography; also, a picture printed from such a plate.
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Galvanographic (?), a. Of or pertaining to galvanography.
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Galvanography (?), n. [Galvanic + -graphy.] 1. The art or process of depositing metals by electricity; electrotypy.
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2. A method of producing by means of electrotyping process (without etching) copperplates which can be printed from in the same manner as engraved plates.
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Galvanologist (?), n. One who describes the phenomena of galvanism; a writer on galvanism.
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Galvanology (?) n. [Galvanic + -logy.] A treatise on galvanism, or a description of its phenomena.
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Galvanometer (?), n. [Galvanic + -meter: cf. F. galvanomètre.] (Elec.) An instrument or apparatus for measuring the intensity of an electric current, usually by the deflection of a magnetic needle.
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Coloq. Differential galvanometer . See under , a. -- Coloq. Sine galvanometer , Coloq. Cosine galvanometer , Coloq. Tangent galvanometer (Elec.), a galvanometer in which the sine, cosine, or tangent respectively, of the angle through which the needle is deflected, is proportional to the strength of the current passed through the instrument.
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Galvanometric (?), a. Of, pertaining to, or measured by, a galvanometer.
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Galvanometry (?), n. The art or process of measuring the force of electric currents.
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Galvanoplastic (?), a. [Galvanic + -plastic.] Of or pertaining to the art or process of electrotyping; employing, or produced by, the process of electolytic deposition; as, a galvano-plastic copy of a medal or the like.
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Galvanoplasty (?), n. [Cf. F. galanoplastie.] The art or process of electrotypy.
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Galvanopuncture (?), n. (Med.) Same as .
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Galvanoscope (?), n. [Galvanic + -scope: cf. F. galvanoscope.] (Elec.) An instrument or apparatus for detecting the presence of electrical currents, especially such as are of feeble intensity.
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Galvanoscopic (?), a. Of or pertaining to a galvanoscope.
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Galvanoscopy (?), n. (Physiol.) The use of galvanism in physiological experiments.
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Galvanotonus (?), n. [NL., fr. E. galvanic + Gr. � to tone.] (Physiol.) Same as .
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Galvanotropism (?), n. [Galvanic + Gr. � to turn.] (Bot.) The tendency of a root to place its axis in the line of a galvanic current.
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Galwes (?), n. Gallows. [Obs.] Chaucer.
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Gam (găm), n. [Orig. uncert., perh. from gammon, talk.] 1. (Naut.) A herd, or school, of whales.
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2. A visit between whalers at sea; a holding of social intercourse between those on different vessels at sea, or (Local U. S.) between persons ashore.
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3. A visit between whalers at sea; a holding of social intercourse between those on different vessels at sea, or (Local U. S.) between persons ashore.
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Gam (găm), n. [fr. gamba leg.] a leg. [slang]
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Gam (găm), v. i. [imp. & p. p. Gammed (?); p. pr. & vb. n. Gamming.] (Naut.) (a) To gather in a gam; -- said of whales. (b) To engage in a gam, or (Local, U. S.) in social intercourse anywhere.
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Gam (găm), v. t. (Naut.) To have a gam with; to pay a visit to, esp. among whalers at sea.
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Gama grass (?). [From Gama, a cluster of the Maldive Islands.] (Bot.) A species of grass (Tripsacum dactyloides) tall, stout, and exceedingly productive; cultivated in the West Indies, Mexico, and the Southern States of North America as a forage grass; -- called also sesame grass.
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Gamashes (?), n. pl. [F. gamaches.] High boots or buskins; in Scotland, short spatterdashes or riding trousers, worn over the other clothing.
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Gamba (?), n. A viola da gamba.
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Gambadoes (?), n. pl. [I. or Sp. gamba leg. See , n.] Same as .
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His thin legs tenanted a pair of gambadoes fastened at the side with rusty clasps. Sir W. Scott.
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Gambeer (?), v. t. [Cf. F. gambier a kind of hook.] (Fishing) To gaff, as mackerel.
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Gambeson (?), n. Same as .
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Gambet (?), n. [Fr. gambette, or It. gambetta.] (Zoöl.) Any bird of the genuis Totanus. See .
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Gambier (?), n. [Malayan.] (a) The inspissated juice of a plant (Uncaria Gambir) growing in Malacca. It is a powerful astringent, and, under the name of Terra Japonica, is used for chewing with the Areca nut, and is exported for tanning and dyeing. (b) Catechu. [Written also gambeer and gambir.]
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Gambison (?), n. [OF. gambeson, gambaison, fr. gambais, wambais, of German origin: cf. MHG. wambeis, G. wams doublet, fr. OHG. wamba, stomach. See .] A defensive garment formerly in use for the body, made of cloth stuffed and quilted.
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Gambist (?), n. [It. gamba leg.] (Mus.) A performer upon the viola di gamba. See under .
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Gambit (?), n. [F. gambit, cf. It. gambitto gambit, a tripping up. See , n.] (Chess Playing) A mode of opening the game, in which a pawn is sacrificed to gain an attacking position.
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Gamble (?), v. i. [imp. & p. p. Gambled (?); p. pr. & vb. n. Gambling (?).] [Dim. of game. See 2d .] To play or game for money or other stake.
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Gamble, v. t. To lose or squander by gaming; -- usually with away. “Bankrupts or sots who have gambled or slept away their estates.” Ames.
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Gamble (?), n. An act of gambling; a transaction or proceeding involving gambling; hence, anything involving similar risk or uncertainty. [Colloq.]
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Gambler (?), n. One who gambles.
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gambling n. [p. pr. of .] the act of playing for stakes in the hope of winning (including the payment of a price for a chance to win a prize); as, his gambling cost him a fortune.
Syn. -- gaming, play.
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Gamboge (?), n. A concrete juice, or gum resin, produced by several species of trees in Siam, Ceylon, and Malabar. It is brought in masses, or cylindrical rolls, from Cambodia, or Cambogia, -- whence its name. The best kind is of a dense, compact texture, and of a beatiful reddish yellow. Taken internally, it is a strong and harsh cathartic and emetic. [Written also camboge.]
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☞ There are several kinds of gamboge, but all are derived from species of Garcinia, a genus of trees of the order Guttiferæ. The best Siam gamboge is thought to come from Garcinia Hanburii. Ceylon gamboge is from G. Morella. G. pictoria, of Western India, yields gamboge, and also a kind of oil called gamboge butter.

{ Gambogian (?), Gambogic (?), } a. Pertaining to, resembling, or containing, gamboge.
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Gambol (?), n. [OE. gambolde, gambaulde, F. gambade, gambol, fr. It. gambata kick, fr. L. gamba leg, akin to F. jambe, OF. also, gambe, fr. L. gamba, hoof or perh. joint: cf. Gr. � a binding, winding, W., Ir. & Gael. cam crooked; perhaps akin to E. chamber: cf.F. gambiller to kick about. Cf. , n., ham, .] A skipping or leaping about in frolic; a hop; a sportive prank. Dryden.
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Gambol v. i. [imp. & p. p. Gamboled (?), or Gambolled; p. pr. & vb. n. Gamboling or Gambolling.] To dance and skip about in sport; to frisk; to skip; to play in frolic, like boys or lambs.
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Gambrel (?), n. [OF. gambe, jambe leg, F. jambe. Cf. , , and see . n.] 1. The hind leg of a horse.
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2. A stick crooked like a horse's hind leg; -- used by butchers in suspending slaughtered animals.
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Coloq. Gambrel roof (Arch.), a curb roof having the same section in all parts, with a lower steeper slope and an upper and flatter one, so that each gable is pentagonal in form.
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Gambrel v. t. To truss or hang up by means of a gambrel. Beau. & Fl.
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Gambroon (?), n. A kind of twilled linen cloth for lining. Simmonds.
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Gambusia n. A genus of fish including some of the mosquitofish.
Syn. -- genus Gambusia.
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Game (?), a. [Cf. W. cam crooked, and E. gambol, n.] Crooked; lame; as, a game leg. [Colloq.]
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Game, n. [OE. game, gamen, AS. gamen, gomen, play, sport; akin to OS., OHG., & Icel. gaman, Dan. gammen mirth, merriment, OSw. gamman joy. Cf. a game, , v. i.] 1. Sport of any kind; jest, frolic.
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We have had pastimes here, and pleasant game. Shak.
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2. A contest, physical or mental, according to certain rules, for amusement, recreation, or for winning a stake; as, a game of chance; games of skill; field games, etc.
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But war's a game, which, were their subject wise,
Kings would not play at. Cowper.
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☞ Among the ancients, especially the Greeks and Romans, there were regularly recurring public exhibitions of strength, agility, and skill under the patronage of the government, usually accompanied with religious ceremonies. Such were the Olympic, the Pythian, the Nemean, and the Isthmian games.
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3. The use or practice of such a game; a single match at play; a single contest; as, a game at cards.
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Talk the game o'er between the deal. Lloyd.
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4. That which is gained, as the stake in a game; also, the number of points necessary to be scored in order to win a game; as, in short whist five points are game.
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5. (Card Playing) In some games, a point credited on the score to the player whose cards counts up the highest.
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6. A scheme or art employed in the pursuit of an object or purpose; method of procedure; projected line of operations; plan; project.
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Your murderous game is nearly up. Blackw. Mag.
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It was obviously Lord Macaulay's game to blacken the greatest literary champion of the cause he had set himself to attack. Saintsbury.
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7. Animals pursued and taken by sportsmen; wild meats designed for, or served at, table.
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Those species of animals . . . distinguished from the rest by the well-known appellation of game. Blackstone.
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Coloq. Confidence game . See under . -- Coloq. To make game of , to make sport of; to mock. Milton.
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Game, a. 1. Having a resolute, unyielding spirit, like the gamecock; ready to fight to the last; plucky.
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I was game . . . .I felt that I could have fought even to the death. W. Irving.
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2. Of or pertaining to such animals as are hunted for game, or to the act or practice of hunting.
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Coloq. Game bag , a sportsman's bag for carrying small game captured; also, the whole quantity of game taken. -- Coloq. Game bird , any bird commonly shot for food, esp. grouse, partridges, quails, pheasants, wild turkeys, and the shore or wading birds, such as plovers, snipe, woodcock, curlew, and sandpipers. The term is sometimes arbitrarily restricted to birds hunted by sportsmen, with dogs and guns. -- Coloq. Game egg , an egg producing a gamecock. -- Coloq. Game laws , laws regulating the seasons and manner of taking game for food or for sport. -- Coloq. Game preserver , a land owner who regulates the killing of game on his estate with a view to its increase. [Eng.] -- Coloq. To be game . (a) To show a brave, unyielding spirit. (b) To be victor in a game. [Colloq.] -- Coloq. To die game , to maintain a bold, unyielding spirit to the last; to die fighting.
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