GAMBIT
Source: 567
Gam″bit (?), 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.
Source: 567
Gam″bit (?), 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.