1. (v. i.) To strive for superiority; to contend; to use emulous effort, as in a race, contest, or competition.
2. (v. i.) To stake a sum upon a hand of cards, as in the old game of gleek. See Revie.
3. (v. t.) To stake; to wager.
4. (v. t.) To do or produce in emulation, competition, or rivalry; to put in competition; to bandy.
5. (n.) A contest for superiority; competition; rivalry; strife; also, a challenge; a wager.
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