Anteed

/ænˈtid/ verb

Definition

Past tense of 'antee': an alternative spelling of 'anted,' meaning to put up a stake or contribute to a pot in gambling.

Etymology

Variant spelling of 'anted,' from the poker term 'ante,' derived from Latin 'ante' (before). This spelling is less common than 'anted.'

Kelly Says

The spelling variation between 'anted' and 'anteed' shows how new slang words get standardized—poker terms came from different regions with different spellings, but eventually 'anted' won out as the standard form.

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