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Webster's English Dictionary

stake

n. [AS. staca, from the root of E. stick; akin to OFries. & LG. stake, D. staak, Sw. stake, Dan. stage. See Stick, v. t., and cf. Estacade, Stockade.]1. A piece of wood, usually long and slender, pointed at one end so as to be easily driven into the ground as a support or stay; as, a stake to support vines, fences, hedges, etc. ()

A sharpened stake strong Dryas found. (Dryden.)

2. A stick inserted upright in a loop, eye, or mortise, at the side or end of a cart, a flat car, or the like, to prevent goods from falling off. ()

3. The piece of timber to which a martyr was affixed to be burned; hence, martyrdom by fire. ()

4. A small anvil usually furnished with a tang to enter a hole in a bench top, -- used by tinsmiths, blacksmiths, etc., for light work, punching upon, etc. ()

5. That which is laid down as a wager; that which is staked or hazarded; a pledge. ()

6. (Mormon Ch.) A territorial division; -- called also stake of Zion. ()

Every city, or stake, including a chief town and surrounding towns, has its president, with two counselors; and this president has a high council of chosen men. (Schaff-Herzog Encyc.)

At stake, in danger; hazarded; pledged. I see my reputation is at stake. Shak. ()

v. t. 1. To fasten, support, or defend with stakes; as, to stake vines or plants. ()

2. To mark the limits of by stakes; -- with out; as, to stake out land; to stake out a new road. ()

3. To put at hazard upon the issue of competition, or upon a future contingency; to wager; to pledge. ()

I'll stake yon lamb, that near the fountain plays. (Pope.)

4. To pierce or wound with a stake. (Spectator.)