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Word: Parlay
Speech Type: Verb
early 19th century: from French paroli, from Italian, plural of parolo, probably from paro ‘I prepare’, 1st person singular of parare ‘prepare’ (from Latin parare ‘prepare’) + lo it
ˈpɑːleɪ
turn an initial stake or winnings from a previous bet into (a greater amount) by gambling
Short Definition:turn initial stake or winnings from previous bet into greater amount by gambling
Examples:- parlaying a small bankroll into big winnings
Word: Parlay
Speech Type: Noun
ˈpɑːleɪ
a cumulative series of bets in which winnings accruing from each transaction are used as a stake for a further bet.
Short Definition:series of bets in which winnings accruing from each transaction are used as stake
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