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A merry, frolicsome person.

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  1. n. A merry, frolicsome person.
  2. n. A person who plays at games; esp., one accustomed to play for a stake; a gambler; one skilled in games.
  3. n. A prostitute; a strumpet.
  4. 1. A merry, frolicsome person. [Obs.] Shak. 2. A person who plays at games; esp., one accustomed to play for a stake; a gambler; one skilled in games. When lenity and cruelty play for a kingdom, the gentlest gamester is the soonest winner. Shak. 3. A prostitute; a strumpet. [Obs.] Shak.
  5. s disabled in the feet or legs s willing to face danger