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gaming table

noun

Definition of gaming table

1 : a table that is designed especially for gambling and that often has depressions for counters and designs painted, inlaid, or in needlework appropriate to gaming
2 : a table where gambling games are played

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First Known Use of gaming table

1598, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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