— wagerer , n.
/way"jeuhr/ , n.
1. something risked or staked on an uncertain event; bet: to place a wager on a soccer match.
2. the act of betting.
3. the subject or terms of a bet.
4. Early Eng. Law. a pledge to make good one's cause by the supporting oaths of others or by battle.
v.t.
5. to risk (something) on the outcome of a contest or any uncertain event or matter; bet.
6. Hist. to pledge oneself to (battle) for the decision of a cause.
v.i.
7. to make or offer a wager; bet.
[ 1275-1325; ME wajour, wager solemn pledge wageure, equiv. to wage ( r ) to pledge (see WAGE) + -ure -URE ]
Syn. 1. stake, hazard, risk. 5. stake, venture.