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gambited

gambited is the simple past and past participle of gambit.

Meaning of gambit

Verb

gambit (third-person singular simple present gambits, present participle gambiting, simple past and past participle gambited)

  1. (transitive) To sacrifice (a pawn or minor piece) to gain an advantage.

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Questions about gambited

What is gambited the simple past and past participle of?
Gambited is the simple past and past participle of gambit.

Words near gambited in the dictionary

  1. gambison
  2. gambisons
  3. gambist
  4. gambists
  5. gambit
  6. gambited
  7. gambiting
  8. gambits
  9. gamble
  10. gamble-play
  11. gambled

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