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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
This entry has not been updated since then but may contain minor corrections and revisions.
Quotation dates: 1438
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Game, v. [ME. game (15th c.), earlier gome (c 1205).] intr. and refl. To make sport, disport oneself. — ?1438 Alex. II. 2179.
Thay bourded and gamed fast ?1438 Ib. 2225.
He leuch and gamyt him wilfully
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