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An amount staked on the result of a card game; spec. in faro (see quot. 1909); heeled bet: see heeled, adj.1 4.
In poker and similar card games. A mandatory stake put into the pot or betting pool before play begins.
Cards. (esp. Poker). An agreed maximum bet, raise, or win.