PARLAY


Meaning of PARLAY in English

[ 'pα:leɪ ]

N. Amer.

■ verb ( ~ something into ) turn an initial stake or winnings into (a greater amount) by further gambling.

■ noun a cumulative series of bets.

Origin

C19: from Fr. paroli , from Ital., from paro 'like', from L. par 'equal'.

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