The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48:

Stake \Stake\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Staked (st[=a]kd); p. pr. &
   vb. n. Staking.]
   1. To fasten, support, or defend with stakes; as, to stake
      vines or plants.
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   2. To mark the limits of by stakes; -- with out; as, to stake
      out land; to stake out a new road.
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   3. To put at hazard upon the issue of competition, or upon a
      future contingency; to wager; to pledge.
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            I'll stake yon lamb, that near the fountain plays.
                                                  --Pope.
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   4. To pierce or wound with a stake. --Spectator.
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