Gam Gam(g, 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 Gam(g, 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 Gam(g, v. i.[imp. & p. p.Gammed(?); p. pr. & vb. n.Gam"ming.](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 Gam(g, v. i.[imp. & p. p.Gammed(?); p. pr. & vb. n.Gam"ming.](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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GCIDE Definitions - GAMING
gaming gam"ing(g, n.The act or practice of playing games for stakes or wagers; gambling.
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gaming gam"ing(g, n.The act or practice of playing games for stakes or wagers; gambling.
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