gambler
|gam-ble-er|
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/ˈɡæmblər/
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/ˈɡæmblə/
risk taker
Etymology
Etymology Information
'gambler' originates from the English word 'gamble', which is derived from the Middle English word 'gamel', meaning 'to play'.
Historical Evolution
'gamel' transformed into the modern English word 'gamble', and eventually 'gambler' was formed to describe someone who gambles.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to play games of chance', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'a person who gambles'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a person who engages in gambling, often as a habit or profession.
The gambler placed a large bet on the horse race.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:39