Găm'bit, n.

[Fr. gambit, gambis, from O. Fr. gambier, gamboier, to march, walk, gambeer, jambeer, to trip, from gambet, jambet, a tripping. See GAMASHES.] (Chess-playing.) A mode of opening the game; a peculiar movement made on beginning to play.

☞ “There are many forms of gambit at chess, and in every one there is the sacrifice of a pawn early in the game; this being the trick by which a powerful attack is gained.” Eng. Cyc.