Gamester

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From The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48 [gcide]:

  Gamester \Game"ster\ (g[=a]m"st[~e]r), n. [Game + -ster.]
     1. A merry, frolicsome person. [Obs.] --Shak.
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     2. A person who plays at games; esp., one accustomed to play
        for a stake; a gambler; one skilled in games.


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              When lenity and cruelty play for a kingdom, the
              gentlest gamester is the soonest winner. --Shak.
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     3. A prostitute; a strumpet. [Obs.] --Shak.
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