Wilmot

[ wil-muht ]

/ ˈwɪl mət /

David, 1814–68, U.S. politician and jurist: congressman 1845–51; senator 1861–63.

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Question 1 of 10

A bet is synonymous with a wager, but what does it mean in New York?

I would put in no Wilmot proviso for the mere purpose of a taunt or a reproach.
American Eloquence, Volume II. (of 4)|Various
Wilmot's giving hand had slipped automatically into his trousers pocket.
The Penalty|Gouverneur Morris
Wilmot took one slow step toward the famous sculptor, then smiled, picked up the fellow's pipe, and returned it to him.
The Penalty|Gouverneur Morris
Rupert continued to hover about Essex's army, and ordered Wilmot to take Marlborough.
Rupert Prince Palatine|Eva Scott

In saying this, I admit I do not certainly know what he would do on the Wilmot proviso.
Life of Abraham Lincoln|Frank Crosby