Gamelote

/ˈɡæm.ə.loʊt/ noun

Definition

An alternative or archaic form referring to a type of game or gaming activity, or a person engaged in gaming.

Etymology

Possibly from French 'gamelot' or a variant of 'gamelan' terminology, though the exact origin is uncertain and the word is extremely rare.

Kelly Says

This word is so obscure that it barely exists in historical records—it might be a Middle English term that simply lost the evolutionary battle as English consolidated its vocabulary over centuries.

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