gamb
gamb · gambs
The leg or shank, typically of an animal, especially of a lion, on a coat of arms,…The leg or shank, typically of an animal, especially of a lion, on a coat of arms, crest, etc.
UK/ɡamb/US/ɡæmb/
Meaning
2 sensesThe leg or shank, typically of an animal, especially of a lion, on a coat of arms, crest, etc.
(slang)A person's leg; gam.
Origin
From Middle French gambe (variant of jambe) from Late Latin gamba (hoof, leg, shank). DoubFrom Middle French gambe (variant of jambe) from Late Latin gamba (hoof, leg, shank). Doublet of jamb, gamba, and gam.
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