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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Quotation dates: 1400-1438
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Gamin, Gam(m)yn, v. [ME. gamm-, gamen, OE. gamenian, ON. gamna.] intr. and refl. To sport, disport oneself. — c1400 Troy-bk. i. 455.
Quhen hyr list to gamyn and play c1420 Wynt. i. 449 (W).
He lewch and gammynit in that tyde ?1438 Alex. ii. 1959.
With the maydins ȝow gammyn, and prufe Gif thare be ony that ȝe wald lufe ?1438 Ib. 2712.
Quhen vther folk to battell can ga, Than fleis thow to wod to gamin, To sport thé and thy hounds samin
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