gamesman

gamesman
/gaymz"meuhn/, n., pl. gamesmen.
1. a person who is skilled at manipulating events and circumstances to gain or maintain personal advantage, esp. in business or politics.
2. a person who enjoys playing games of skill.
[1930-35; GAME1 + -S3 + -MAN]

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