gambler

nouncommon in dialogue

One who plays at a game of chance, who gambles.

noun

1
One who plays at a game of chance, who gambles.
2
One who takes significant risks.

Etymology

Etymology tree English gamble Proto-Indo-European *-yósder. Proto-Italic *-āzios Latin -āriusnom. Latin -āriusbor. Proto-Germanic *-ārijaz Proto-West Germanic *-ārī Old English -ere Middle English -ere English -er English gambler From gamble + -er.

Forms

plural: gamblers

gallows · A wooden framework on which persons are executed by hanging.gamble · A bet or wager.Gamble · A surname from Old Norse.

gambler · One who plays at a game of chance, who gambles.

gambling · An activity characterized by a balance between winning and…game · A playful or competitive activity. A playful activity that…Games · The Olympic Games.

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