gamble

Senso (Inglese)

Frequenza

C1
Pronunciato come (IPA)
/ˈɡæm.bəl/
Etimologia (Inglese)

In summary

From earlier gamel, from Middle English *gamlen, *gamelen, variant of Middle English gamenen, from Old English gæmnian, gamnian, gamenian (“to joke; play”), related to Old English gamen (“joy; mirth; pleasure; entertainment; pastime; sport; game”), equivalent to game + -le. Compare Old Danish gammel, Middle High German gamel (“pleasure; fun”). More at game.

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