GAM

n. v.

5 definitions — Webster’s Dictionary (1828)

1.
n.

A herd, or school, of whales.

2.
n.

A visit between whalers at sea; a holding of social intercourse between those on different vessels at sea, or (Local U. S.) between persons ashore.

3.
v.

To gather in a gam; -- said of whales.

4.
v.

To engage in a gam, or (Local, U. S.) in social intercourse anywhere.

5.
v.

To have a gam with; to pay a visit to, esp. among whalers at sea.

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