GYMNASTICS
ADJECTIVES
1581 ► GYMNASTICAL pert. to athletic exercises of the body; concerned with gymnastics
NOUNS
1552 ► ACTIVITY physical exercise, gymnastics, athletics → obs.
.M19 ► GYMMY gymnastics → Brit. schoolboys’ sl.
..20C ► GYM NASTY TRICKS gymnastics → Brit. schoolboys’ sl.
NOUNS, PERSON
1574 ► GYMNASTICER one who trains others in gymnastic exercises → obs.
VERBS
1828 ► GYMNASTICISE to practise gymnastic exercises
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