gamer

Definition

A person who plays any kind of game.

Etymology

Etymology tree Proto-Germanic *gamaną Proto-West Germanic *gaman Old English gamen Middle English game Latin -ariusbor. Proto-Germanic *-ārijaz Proto-West Germanic *-ārī Old English -ere Middle English -ere Middle English gamer English gamer From Middle English gamer, attested since before 1450 as a common noun and possibly since 1248 in the name of one Johannes le Gamer. Equivalent to game (noun) + -er (occupational suffix).

Example Sentences

• "[…] any dice-player, carder, tennis player, or other unlawful gamer."
• "These dice are the gamers' weapons […]"
• "That the Parliament congratulates the online gamer, Harry Brewis, who is known by the handle HBomberGuy, […]"