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gamesmanship|ˈgeɪmzmənʃɪp|
[f. game n. + -manship.]
Skill in winning games, esp. by means that barely qualify as legitimate. Also transf.
1947S. Potter (title) The theory & practice of gamesmanship or the art of winning games without actually cheating. 1952E. Grierson Reputation for Song ii. 11 This was so like Laura, with whom a hand she could not play was a hand wasted, but Mr. Clarke, a practitioner of ‘gamesmanship’ himself, would not be rushed. 1960Guardian 23 Mar. 9/3 Mr. Smirnov..assumed a more confidential manner towards the end of his essay in gamesmanship. 1967Times 8 Apr. 13/6 Sportsmanship..is a switched-off word that has lost ground to gamesmanship. |