WAGER


Meaning of WAGER in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ ˈweɪdʒə ]

n. & v.tr. & intr. = BET. øwager of battle hist. an ancient form of trial by personal combat between the parties or their champions. wager of law hist. a form of trial in which the defendant was required to produce witnesses who would swear to his or her innocence. [ME f. AF wageure f. wager (as WAGE)]

English main colloquial, spoken dictionary.      Английский основной разговорный словарь.