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Bet (>), n. [Prob. from OE. abet abetting, OF. abet, fr. abeter to excite, incite. See Abet.] 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. “Having made his bets.” Goldsmith.
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Bet, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Bet, Betted (>); p. pr. & vb. n. Betting.] To stake or pledge upon the event of a contingent issue; to wager.
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John a Gaunt loved him well, and betted much money on his head. Shak.
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I'll bet you two to one I'll make him do it. O. W. Holmes.
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Bet, imp. & p. p. of Beat. [Obs.]
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Bet, a. & adv. An early form of Better. [Obs.]
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To go bet, to go fast; to hurry. [Obs.] Chaucer.
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