Bet (&unr_;), n. [Prob. from OE. abet abetting, OF. abet, fr. abeter to excite, incite. See Abet.] 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; a wager. “Having made his bets.” Goldsmith.[1913 Webster]
Bet, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Bet, Betted (&unr_;); p. pr. & vb. n. Betting.] To stake or pledge upon the event of a contingent issue; to wager.[1913 Webster]
John a Gaunt loved him well, and betted much money on his head.
I'll bet you two to one I'll make him do it.
Bet, imp. & p. p. of Beat. [Obs.][1913 Webster]
Bet, a. & adv. An early form of Better. [Obs.][1913 Webster]
To go bet, to go fast; to hurry. [Obs.] Chaucer.[1913 Webster]