Something overly artful or artificial.
A means, such as an elaborate plan or strategy, to accomplish a certain objective.
A (mechanical) device to perform a certain task.
Something deposited and redeemable by a sportive fine as part of a game.
A penalty for or consequence of a misdemeanor.
A thing forfeited; that which is taken from somebody in requital of a misdeed committed; that which is lost, or the right to which is alienated, by a crime, breach of contract, etc.
To fail to keep an obligation.
To lose a contest, game, match, or other form of competition by voluntary withdrawal, by failing to attend or participate, or by violation of the rules
To suffer the loss of something by wrongdoing or non-compliance
To be guilty of a misdeed; to be criminal; to transgress.
Lost or alienated for an offense or crime; liable to penal seizure.