Gamestress
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Gamestress is a noun meaning (archaic) A female gamester.
Meaning
(archaic) A female gamester.
Example Sentences
Lady Buckinghamshire, it may be remarked, was, perhaps, the most notorious gamestress of her day. She actually slept with a pair of pistols and a blunderbuss by her side for the protection of her cherished bank.
Word Forms
- gamestresses
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include gladiatress, searcheress, guildswoman, trickstress, sweeperess, gamine.
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