Gam (?), n. [Orig. uncert.] (Naut.)
(a)
A herd, or school, of whales.
(b)
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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Gam, v. i. [imp. & p. p. Gammed (?); p. pr. & vb. n. Gam"ming.] (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, v. t. (Naut.)
To have a gam with; to pay a visit to, esp. among whalers at sea.
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