gamble vs guerdon

gamble

verb
  • To risk (something) for potential gain. 

  • To take a risk, with the potential of a positive outcome. 

  • To interact with equipment at a casino 

  • To play risky games, especially casino games, for monetary gain. 

noun
  • A risky venture. 

  • A bet or wager. 

  • A significant risk, undertaken with a potential gain. 

guerdon

verb
  • To give such a reward to. 

noun
  • A reward, prize or recompense for a service; an accolade. 

How often have the words gamble and guerdon occurred in a corpus of books? (source: Google Ngram Viewer )