Bet \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.
Source: Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913)
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Bet \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.
Source: Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913)
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