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   Gam (găm), n. [Orig. uncert., perh. from gammon, talk.]
   1. (Naut.) A herd, or school, of whales.
   
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   2. 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.
   
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   3. 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.
   
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2.       
   Gam (găm), n. [fr. gamba leg.] a leg. [slang]
   
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   Gam (găm), v. i.  [imp. & p. p. Gammed (?); p. pr. & vb. n. Gamming.] (Naut.) (a) To gather in a gam; -- said of whales. (b) To engage in a gam, or (Local, U. S.) in social intercourse anywhere.
   
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   Gam (găm), v. t. (Naut.) To have a gam with; to pay a visit to, esp. among whalers at sea.
   
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