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GAMALIS

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A child born in lawful wedlock ; also one born to betrothed but unmarried parents. Spelman. … [Read more...]

GAIN

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Profits; winnings; increment of value. … [Read more...]

GAMBLE

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To game or play at a game for money. Buckley v. O'Niel, 113 Mass. 193. 18 Am. Rep. 466. The word "gamble" is perhaps the most apt and substantial to convey the idea of unlawful play that our language affords. It is inclusive of hazarding and betting as well as playing. Bennett v. State, 2 Yerg. (Tenn.) 474. Gambler. One who follows or practices games of chance or skill, with … [Read more...]

GAINAGE

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The gain or profit of tilled or planted land, raised by cultivating it; and the draught, plow, and furniture for carrying on the work of tillage by the baser kind of sokemen or villeins. Bract. 1. 1. c. 9. … [Read more...]

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