a form of lottery in which a number of persons buy one or more chances to win a prize.

to dispose of by a raffle (often fol. by off )

to raffle off a watch.

to take part in a raffle.

noun

bet , betting , disposition , draw , drawing , flier * , gambling , game of chance , gaming , long odds , lots * , numbers , numbers game , pool , random shot , speculation , stake , sweep , sweepstake , tossup , wager , wagering , chance , debris , game , lottery , refuse , rubbish