(v. t.) To stake or pledge upon the event of a contingent issue; to wager.
(2):
(imp. & p. p.) of Bet
(3):
(a. & adv.) An early form of Better.
(4):
(n.) 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.