counterwager en · NOUN
Etymology
From counter- + wager.
Meanings
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A wager in response or opposition to another wager.
The baying crowd—now unanimously punching the air with many fists, and exchanging rapid wagers and counterwagers—is contained behind the high stone wall that surrounds the ring.
2016, Dan Abnett, Guardians of the Galaxy:
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| counterwagers | Number=Plur | lexicographic |