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First published 2001 (DOST Vol. IX).
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Quotation dates: 1542
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Stake, v.3 [e.m.E. stake (1530) to wager, (1670) fig. to risk.] tr. To risk (something). — 1542 (?a1700) Nisbet System of Heraldry I 98.
John Scot of Thirlestaine … beand willing to gang with us into England when all our nobles and others refused he was ready to stake all at our bidding
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