1. (n.) That which is laid, staked, or pledged, as between two parties, upon the event of a contest or any contingent issue; the act of giving such a pledge; a wager.

2. (imp. & p. p.) of Bet.

3. (v. t.) To stake or pledge upon the event of a contingent issue; to wager.

4. (v.) imp. & p. p. of Beat.

5. (a. & adv.) An early form of Better.

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