GAMBIT


Meaning of GAMBIT in English

n. 1 a chess opening in which a player sacrifices a piece or pawn to secure an advantage. 2 an opening move in a discussion etc. 3 a trick or device.

[ earlier gambett f. It. gambetto tripping up f. gamba leg ]

Concise Oxford English dictionary.      Краткий оксфордский словарь английского языка.