Gamester

Definitions

1. A person who plays games.
2. One who plays video games.
   nonstandard
3. A gambler.
4. A prostitute; one who is on the game.
   obsolete

Equivalents

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; […]”

“Gamesters should know⟳ that Nintendo is considering a phone link⟳ that would allow⟳ players to compete⟳ via modem in nationwide competitions.”

“[…] 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; […]”

“She's impudent my Lord, / And was a common gameſter to the Campe.”

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