sporting man

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Noun1.sporting man - someone who leads a merry existence; especially a gambler on the outcome of sporting events
Edwardian - someone belonging to (or as if belonging to) the era of Edward VII
2.Sporting man - someone who enjoys outdoor activitiessporting man - someone who enjoys outdoor activities
amateur - an athlete who does not play for pay
References in classic literature ?
College-level collections strong in Western history in general and biographical sketches in particular will find much to like about The Notorious Luke Short: Sporting Man of the Wild West.