Definition for Gambol (-s)

gambol (-s), n. [Fr. gambade, leap or spring.]

  1. Leap; bound; springing; unpredictable movement; lively jumping around; [fig.] sport; prank; caper; antic; cavorting; recreation; rollicking behavior; playful activity.
  2. Action; activity; [word play on “gamble” and “amble”] caprice; erratic but regular convention; steady but unpredictable movement.

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