wagerer

wa·ger

W0005300 (wā′jər)n.1. a. An agreement under which each bettor pledges a certain amount to the other depending on the outcome of an unsettled matter.b. A matter bet on; a gamble.2. Something that is staked on an uncertain outcome; a bet: a wager of $20.3. Archaic A pledge of personal combat to resolve an issue or case.v. wa·gered, wa·ger·ing, wa·gers v.tr. To risk or stake (an amount or possession) on an uncertain outcome; bet.v.intr. To make a bet.

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[Middle English, from Anglo-Norman wageure, from Old North French wagier, to pledge, from wage, pledge; see wage.]

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wa′ger·er n.

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wagerer - someone who bets bettor, better, puntertaker - one who takes a bet or wagercaller - the bettor in a card game who matches the bet and calls for a show of handsgambler - a person who wagers money on the outcome of games or sporting events