gamble
The origin and history of gamble.
Etymology
From an earlier form gamel, related to Old English gamenian ("to play, joke"), itself from gamen ("game, amusement") — so gambling and gaming share the same root.
The origin and history of gamble.
From an earlier form gamel, related to Old English gamenian ("to play, joke"), itself from gamen ("game, amusement") — so gambling and gaming share the same root.