Etymograph

English

gamecraft

From game + -craft.

Formed from game + -craft

Proto-Germanic *gamaną ‘amusement, pleasure’

Proto-West Germanic *gaman ‘pleasure, fun, amusement’

Old English gamen ‘sport, game, pastime’

Middle English game

English game

Today it means

noun Skill in the strategy and tactics of playing a game or games, as opposed to the physical skills of strength, dexterity, accuracy, etc.

Language periods are conventional ranges, not dates for this word.

Etymograph / gamecraft