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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Quotation dates: 1596, 1660
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Gemster, n. [e.m.E. gamester (1553). Cf. Gem n.2] A gambler or gamester. — 1596 Dalr. I. 235/25.
Gemsteris, glouttounis, and syk kynd of men 1596 Ib. II. 14/14.
Minstrelis, gemsteris, sportouris 1660 in Lithgow Poet. Rem. 271.
First strike with terrour … Those bloudy gemsters
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