gameful

English

/ˈɡeɪmfʊl/

adj
Definitions
  • (archaic) Full of game (prey for a hunter).
  • Characteristic of prey; game-like.
  • Having the characteristics of a game that can be played.
  • Pertaining to games.

Etymology

Inherited from Middle English gameful suffix from English game (adjective, noun).

Origin

English

game

Gloss

adjective, noun

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