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Ante

Each player's stake, which is put into the pool before (ante) the game begins.

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Back 76% connected

A large shallow vat; a cistern, tub, or trough, used by brewers, distillers, dyers, picklers, gluemakers, and others, for mixing or cooling wort, hol…

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Bet 76% connected

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;…

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Gage 76% connected

A pledge or pawn; something laid down or given as a security for the performance of some act by the person depositing it, and forfeited by nonperform…

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Game 76% connected

Crooked; lame; as, a game leg.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Punt 76% connected

To play at basset, baccara, faro. or omber; to gamble.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Stake 76% connected

A piece of wood, usually long and slender, pointed at one end so as to be easily driven into the ground as a support or stay; as, a stake to support…

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Wager 76% connected

Something deposited, laid, or hazarded on the event of a contest or an unsettled question; a bet; a stake; a pledge.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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