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A notorious gambler.

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  1. n. A notorious gambler.
  2. n. A disease among calves and sheep, characterized by a settling of gelatinous matter in the legs, and sometimes in the neck.
  3. n. someone who works (or provides workers) during a strike
  4. v. take the place of work of someone on strike
  5. 1. A notorious gambler. [Colloq.] 2. A disease among calves and sheep, characterized by a settling of gelatinous matter in the legs, and sometimes in the neck. [Eng.]
  6. n someone who works (or provides workers) during a strike v take the place of work of someone on strike