Wagerer

wa·ger  (wjr)

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 staked on an uncertain outcome; a bet. See Synonyms at bet.

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 a 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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wager·er n.

Thesaurus

Noun

1.

wagerer - someone who bets                     bettor, better, punter taker - one who takes a bet or wager caller - the bettor in a card game who matches the bet and calls for a show of hands gambler - a person who wagers money on the outcome of games or sporting events