Bet

1. 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. Bet; p. pr. & vb. n. Betting

1. 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.

   I'll bet you two to one I'll make him do it.

1. imp. & p. p. of Beat. [Obs.]

1. An early form of Better. [Obs.]