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It is not only important, but, in a degree necessary, that the people of this country, should have an American Dictionary of the English language; for, although the body of the language is the same as in England, and it is desirable to perpetuate that sameness, yet some differences must exist. Language is the expression of ideas; and if the people of one country cannot preserve an identity of ideas, they cannot retain an identity of language. |
GA'MESTER, n.
A merry, frolicsome person.
[Obs.] Shak. 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. A prostitute; a strumpet.
[Obs.]
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