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.
imp. & p. p. - of Bet
v. t. - To stake or pledge upon the event of a contingent issue; to wager.
- imp. & p. p. of Beat.
a. & adv. - An early form of Better.