A ball used in playing a game, or historically, a decorative ball used in social games and entertainment.
Compound: 'game' (a contest with rules) + 'ball' (a spherical object). Used since at least the 15th century in European sporting contexts.
Medieval gameballs were sometimes stuffed with feathers or animal bladders and painted in beautiful colors—they were luxury items that only wealthy families could afford, making them symbols of status and leisure time.
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