Gaming
stake
What does stake mean?
Putting your gold or gear on the line in a duel — winner takes the lot. People have built and lost entire banks staking in a single afternoon.
"He staked his whole bank on one whip fight and lost it all."
Origin
Old School RuneScape Duel Arena (and its successor PvP staking) where players wager wealth on 1v1 fights.
Frequently asked questions
What does stake mean in gaming?
In gaming it means gambling your items or gold against another player in a duel, with the winner taking the wager.
How do you use stake in a sentence?
He agreed to stake his rare sword against my gold in a one-on-one duel.
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