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gambol

/ˈɡæm.bəl/ noun

noun Definition from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University. Pronunciation from Wiktionary, via Kaikki.org. More about gambol at Wordnik → Where our words come from →

  1. Gay or light-hearted recreational activity for diversion or amusement.
    it was all done in play

verb

  1. Play boisterously.
    The children frolicked in the garden

Origin

From earlier gambolde, from Middle French gambade (modern gambade).

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