To confront each other decisively.
To attempt to face or resolve an internal contradiction or difficulty.
To fight for superiority; to contend; to compete eagerly so as to gain something.
To stake a sum of money upon a hand of cards, as in the old game of gleek. See revie.
To do or produce in emulation, competition, or rivalry; to put in competition; to bandy.
To stake; to wager.