parlay

  1. Verb.  (transitive) To carry forward the stake and winnings from a bet onto a subsequent wager.
  2. Verb.  (by extension) To increase.
  3. Verb.  To speak about peace. To have peace talks. See also: pow-wow.
  4. Noun.  Such a bet or series of bets.

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