(v. i.) To stake a sum upon a hand of cards, as in the old game of gleek. See Revie.

(v. i.) To strive for superiority; to contend; to use emulous effort, as in a race, contest, or competition.

(v. t.) To stake; to wager.

(v. t.) To do or produce in emulation, competition, or rivalry; to put in competition; to bandy.

(n.) A contest for superiority; competition; rivalry; strife; also, a challenge; a wager.

(n.) Power; force; energy; spirit; activity; vigor.

(n.) Force; power.

(n.) Physical force.

(n.) Moral power.

(adv.) To wit; that is; namely.

(n.) A solemn promise made to God, or to some deity; an act by which one consecrates or devotes himself, absolutely or conditionally, wholly or in part, for a longer or shorter time, to some act, service, or condition; a devotion of one's possessions; as, a baptismal vow; a vow of poverty.

(n.) Specifically, a promise of fidelity; a pledge of love or affection; as, the marriage vow.

(n.) To give, consecrate, or dedicate to God, or to some deity, by a solemn promise; to devote; to promise solemnly.

(n.) To assert solemnly; to asseverate.

(v. i.) To make a vow, or solemn promise.

(n.) A voice.