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gamer|ˈgeɪmə(r)|
See also gamner.
[f. game v. + -er1.]
†a. A gamester, an athlete (obs.).
b. One who hunts game, a sportsman (nonce-use).
c1620–30[see gamner 2]. 1887Sci. Amer. 15 Jan. 37 [Labrador] certainly deserves the attention of gamers, fishers [etc.].
Senses a, b in Dict. become 1, 2. Add: 3. A participant in a war-game or role-playing game; a player or creator of such games. Cf. war-gamer s.v. war n.1 11.
1981White Dwarf Oct./Nov. 13/1 It may be a little complex for beginners or younger gamers. 1987Amer. Survival Guide Aug. 65/1 The gamer is placed in a squad, either an attacking force or a defending force. 1989Independent 16 Jan. 11/2 Prospective gamers must master a massive rule book. |