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wager 1. an agreement or pledge to pay an amount of money as a result of the outcome of an unsettled matter 2. an amount staked on the outcome of such a matter or event 3. wager of battle (in medieval Britain) a pledge to do battle for a cause, esp to decide guilt or innocence by single combat 4. wager of law English legal history a form of trial in which the accused offered to make oath of his innocence, supported by the oaths of 11 of his neighbours declaring their belief in his statements How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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But I would wager four thousand pounds that such a journey, made under these conditions, is impossible. A MIND Reader made a wager that he would be buried alive and remain so for six months, then be dug up alive. I wager that thou causest no beast to die, with or without the aid of Our Lady. |
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