Wager \Wa"ger\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Wagered}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Wagering}.] To hazard on the issue of a contest, or on some question that is to be decided, or on some casualty; to lay; to stake; to bet. And wagered with him Pieces of gold 'gainst this which he wore. --Shak.