n. [ It. gamba leg. ] (Mus.) A performer upon the viola di gamba. See under Viola. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. [ F. gambit, cf. It. gambitto gambit, a tripping up. See Gambol, n. ] (Chess Playing) A mode of opening the game, in which a pawn is sacrificed to gain an attacking position. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. [ F. gambit, cf. It. gambitto gambit, a tripping up. See Gambol, n. ] (Chess Playing) A mode of opening the game, in which a pawn is sacrificed to gain an attacking position. [ 1913 Webster ]