gamb

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The leg or shank, typically of an animal, especially of a lion, on a coat of arms, crest, etc.
  2. A person's leg; gam.

Pronunciation

/ɡamb/ /ɡæmb/

Word forms

gamb gambs gambe

Etymology

From Middle French gambe (variant of jambe) from Late Latin gamba (hoof, leg, shank). Doublet of jamb, gamba, and gam.

Related words

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