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Etymology of the English word gamble

the English word gamble
derived from the English word game
derived from the Proto-Germanic root *ga-
using the English suffix -le
derived from the Obsolete English word gamel

Date

The earliest known usage of gamble in English dates from the 18th century.

Derivations in English

gambled, gambling

Usage

Word found in Modern English



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