Noun: gameness geym-nus
- Abnormal gait caused by pain, weakness, or deformity in the legs or feet
"The horse showed gameness in its right hind leg";
- lameness, limping, gimp [N. Amer, informal], gimpiness [N. Amer, informal], claudication
- The trait of showing courage and determination in spite of possible loss or injury
"Her gameness in standing up to the bully impressed her classmates";
- gutsiness, pluck, pluckiness
Type of: disability of walking, fearlessness
Encyclopedia: Gameness