An archaic term for a leap, bound, or jumping movement, especially by a horse; also a bird (a leg or limb).
From French gambette, diminutive of gamba (leg). Related to the concept of leg movements and jumping, evolved into English through equestrian and musical contexts.
Gambet connects to 'gambit' in chess—both literally refer to leg movements before the term gambit became a strategic opening move instead of physical jumping!
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