wager \wa"ger\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {wagered} (w[=a]"j[~e]rd);
p. pr. & vb. n. {wagering}.]
To hazard on the issue of a contest, or on some question that
is to be decided, or on some eventuality; to lay; to stake;
to bet.
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And wagered with him
Pieces of gold 'gainst this which he wore. --Shak.
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