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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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Gam, v. [Var. of Game v., after Gam n.1] a. tr. To please, delight. b. intr. To make sport. — ?1438 Alex. ii. 621.
Quhen in ald men sic wourschip neuis, It gammis all that heris ?1438 Ib. 2630.
Thare he lauches, gammis and playis
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