Defn: Any bird of the genuis Totanus. See Tattler.
GAMBIER Gam"bier, n. Etym: [Malayan.] (a) The inspissated juice of a plant (Uncaria Gambir) growing in Malacca. It is a powerful astringent, and, under the name of Terra Japonica, is used for chewing with the Areca nut, and is exported for tanning and dyeing. (b) Catechu. [Written also gambeer and gambir.]
GAMBISON Gam"bi*son, n. Etym: [OF. gambeson, gambaison, fr. gambais, wambais, of German origin: cf. MHG. wambeis, G. wams doublet, fr. OHG. wamba, stomach. See Womb.]
Defn: A defensive garment formerly in use for the body, made of cloth stuffed and quilted.
GAMBIST
Gam"bist, n. Etym: [It. gamba leg.] (Mus.)
Defn: A performer upon the viola di gamba. See under Viola.
GAMBIT
Gam"bit, n. Etym: [F. gambit, cf. It. gambitto gambit, a tripping up.
See Gambol, n.] (Chess Playing)
Defn: A mode of opening the game, in which a pawn is sacrificed to gain an attacking position.
GAMBLE
Gam"ble, v. i. [imp. & p. p. Gambled; p. pr. & vb. n. Gambling.]
Etym: [Dim. of game. See 2d Game.]
Defn: To play or game for money or other stake.