Wagering \Wa"ger*ing\, a. Hazarding; pertaining to the act of one who wagers. [1913 Webster] {Wagering policy}. (Com.) See {Wager policy}, under {Policy}. [1913 Webster]
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. [1913 Webster] And wagered with him Pieces of gold 'gainst this which he wore. --Shak. [1913 Webster]