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.
John a Gaunt loved him well, and betted much money on his head.
Shak.
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.]
To go bet, to go fast; to hurry. [Obs.]
Chaucer.
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