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gam(2) (iou)



gam noun2 & verb. [gam] M19.
[Origin unkn.]
Nautical.
A. noun.
A school of whales, porpoises, or dolphins. M19.
A social meeting, orig. spec. of whalers at sea; a chat. M19.
b. verb. Infl. -mm-.
verb trans. & intrans. Meet (with) socially, exchange gossip (with): orig. of whalers at sea. M19.
verb intrans. Of whales etc.: gather together, form a school. L19.
verb intrans. Boast, brag. slang. M20.