parlay

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Synonyms: parley, parly, palay, paslay, parfay, partay, parla, parlary, parkay

Antonyms: parley, parly, palay, paslay, parfay, partay, parla, parlary, parkay

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Verb

1. {{lb|en|ambitransitive|gambling}} To [[carry]] [[forward]] the [[stake#Noun|stake]] and [[winnings]] from a [[bet#Noun|bet]] on to a [[subsequent]] [[wager#Noun|wager]] or [[series]] of wagers. {{defdate|from early 19th c.}}
2. {{lb|en|transitive|by extension}} To [[increase#Verb|increase]] (an [[asset]], [[money]], etc.) by [[gamble#Verb|gambling]] or [[invest]]ing in a [[daring#Adjective|daring]] manner.
3. {{lb|en|transitive|by extension|generally}} To [[convert#Verb|convert]] (a [[situation]], [[thing]], etc.) into something better.
4. {{lb|en|intransitive}} {{alternative spelling of|en|parley|t=to have a [[discussion]], especially one between [[enemy|enemies]]}}.

Noun

1. {{lb|en|originally|US|gambling}} A [[bet#Noun|bet]] or [[series]] of bets where the [[stake#Noun|stake]] and [[winnings]] are [[cumulatively]] [[carry#Verb|carried]] [[forward#Adverb|forward]]; an [[accumulator]]. {{defdate|from early 20th c.}}

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