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   Stake , n. [AS. staca, from the root of E. stick; akin to OFries. & LG. stake, D. staak, Sw. stake, Dan. stage. See Stick, v. t., and cf. Estacade, Stockade.]
   A piece of wood, usually long and slender, pointed at one end so as to be easily driven into the ground as a support or stay; as, a stake to support vines, fences, hedges, etc.
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   A sharpened stake strong Dryas found.
   Dryden.
   
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   A stick inserted upright in a loop, eye, or mortise, at the side or end of a cart, a flat car, or the like, to prevent goods from falling off.
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   The piece of timber to which a martyr was affixed to be burned; hence, martyrdom by fire.
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   A small anvil usually furnished with a tang to enter a hole in a bench top, -- used by tinsmiths, blacksmiths, etc., for light work, punching upon, etc.
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   That which is laid down as a wager; that which is staked or hazarded; a pledge.
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   (Mormon Ch.) A territorial division; -- called also stake of Zion.
   Every city, or “stake,” including a chief town and surrounding towns, has its president, with two counselors; and this president has a high council of chosen men.
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   At stake, in danger; hazarded; pledged. “I see my reputation is at stake.” Shak.
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   Stake, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Staked ; p. pr. & vb. n. Staking.]
   To fasten, support, or defend with stakes; as, to stake vines or plants.
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   To mark the limits of by stakes; -- with out; as, to stake out land; to stake out a new road.
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   To put at hazard upon the issue of competition, or upon a future contingency; to wager; to pledge.
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   I'll stake yon lamb, that near the fountain plays.
   Pope.
   
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   To pierce or wound with a stake.
   Spectator.
   
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