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Gaming :: Gaming (n.) The act or practice of playing games for stakes or wagers; gambling.

Fence :: Fence (n.) Self-defense by the use of the sword; the art and practice of fencing and sword play; hence, skill in debate and repartee. See Fencing..

Deal :: Deal (n.) Specifically: To distribute, as cards, to the players at the commencement of a game; as, to deal the cards; to deal one a jack..

Harpist :: Harpist (n.) A player on the harp; a harper.

Hatchment :: Hatchment (n.) A sort of panel, upon which the arms of a deceased person are temporarily displayed, -- usually on the walls of his dwelling. It is lozenge-shaped or square, but is hung cornerwise. It is used in England as a means of giving public notification of the death of the deceased, his or her rank, whether married, widower, widow, etc. Called also achievement..

Underact :: Underact (v. t.) To perform inefficiently, as a play; to act feebly..

Bespeak :: Bespeak (n.) A bespeaking. Among actors, a benefit (when a particular play is bespoken.).

Scene :: Scene (n.) The structure on which a spectacle or play is exhibited; the part of a theater in which the acting is done, with its adjuncts and decorations; the stage..

Quibble :: Quibble (v. i.) To evade the point in question by artifice, play upon words, caviling, or by raising any insignificant or impertinent question or point; to trifle in argument or discourse; to equivocate..

Diversion :: Diversion (n.) That which diverts; that which turns or draws the mind from care or study, and thus relaxes and amuses; sport; play; pastime; as, the diversions of youth..

Histrion :: Histrion (n.) A player.

Virginal :: Virginal (v. i.) To play with the fingers, as if on a virginal; to tap or pat..

Play :: Play (v. t.) To engage in, or go together with, as a contest for amusement or for a wager or prize; as, to play a game at baseball..

Splay :: Splay (v. t.) To turn on one side; to render oblique; to slope or slant, as the side of a door, window, etc..

Tag :: Tag (v.) A child's play in which one runs after and touches another, and then runs away to avoid being touched..

Ante :: Ante (n.) Each player's stake, which is put into the pool before (ante) the game begins..

Violist :: Violist (n.) A player on the viol.

Toy :: Toy (v. t.) Amorous dalliance; play; sport; pastime.

Touch :: Touch (v. t.) To strike; to manipulate; to play on; as, to touch an instrument of music..

Chorus :: Chorus (n.) An interpreter in a dumb show or play.

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