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game

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  1. fun                   
 
1. game \'ga-m\ n [ME, fr. OE gamen; akin to OHG gaman amusement] 1a1: 
   AMUSEMENT, DIVERSION  1a2: the equipment for a game  1b: FUN, SPORT  2a: a 
   procedure for gaining an end  2b1: RACKET  2b2: a field of gainful activity 
   : LINE  3a1: a physical or mental competition conducted according to rules 
   with the  participants in direct opposition to each other 3a2: a division 
   of a larger contest  3a3: the number of points necessary to win  3a4: the 
   manner of playing in a contest  3a5: the set of rules governing a game  3b: 
   a situation involving opposing interests given specific information and  
   allowed a choice of moves with the object of maximizing their wins and 
   minimizing their losses 4a1: animals under pursuit or taken in hunting; esp 
   : wild animals  hunted for sport or food 4a2: the flesh of game animals  
   archaic  4b: PLUCK  4c: an object of ridicule or attack - often used in the 
   phrase fair ga me
2. game vb : to play for a stake  archaic  : to lose or squander by 
   gambling 
3. game aj 1: having a resolute unyielding spirit {~ to the end}  2: of or 
   relating to game {~ laws} 
4. game aj [perh. fr. 3game] : LAME {a ~ leg}