4. One who plays on an instrument of music. "A cunning player on a harp." 1 Sam. xvi. 16.
5. A gamester; a gambler.
PLAYFELLOW
Play"fel`low, n.
Defn: A companion in amusements or sports; a playmate. Shak.
PLAYFERE
Play"fere`, n. Etym: [Play + 1st fere.]
Defn: A playfellow. [Obs.] [Also, playfeer, playphere.] Holinsheld.
PLAYFUL
Play"ful, a.
Defn: Sportive; gamboling; frolicsome; indulging a sportive fancy;
humorous; merry; as, a playful child; a playful writer.
— Play"ful*ly, adv.
— Play"ful*ness, n.
PLAYGAME
Play"game`, n.
Defn: Play of children. Locke.