gage

[ geyj ]

/ geɪdʒ /

SEE SYNONYMS FOR gage ON THESAURUS.COM

noun

something, as a glove, thrown down by a medieval knight in token of challenge to combat.

Archaic. a challenge.

Archaic. a pledge or pawn; security.

verb (used with object), gaged, gag·ing.

Archaic. to pledge, stake, or wager.

Origin of gage

1350–1400; Middle English <Middle French <Germanic; see wage

Words nearby gage

gaga, gagaku, Gagarin, Gagauzi, gag-bit, gage, gager, gagger, gaggery, gaggle, gag law

Definition for gage (2 of 4)

gage²

[ geyj ]

/ geɪdʒ /

noun, verb (used with object), gaged, gag·ing.

(chiefly in technical use) gauge.

historical usage of gage

See gauge.

OTHER WORDS FROM gage

gager, noun

Definition for gage (3 of 4)

gage³

[ geyj ]

/ geɪdʒ /

noun

greengage.

Origin of gage

First recorded in 1840–50; by shortening

Definition for gage (4 of 4)

Gage

[ geyj ]

/ geɪdʒ /

noun

Thomas, 1721–87, British general in America 1763–76.

Dictionary.com UnabridgedBased on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2020

Example sentences from the Web for gage

That means six years, at least, of 30-hour gym days and, at Gage, $600-a-month training costs.
Gabby Douglas, Ryan Lochte: Why Families of America’s Olympics Athletes Are Broke|Kevin Fallon|August 7, 2012|DAILY BEAST
But Grimes estimates that there are roughly 20 girls at Gage training at elite levels, and writing those accompanying checks.
Gabby Douglas, Ryan Lochte: Why Families of America’s Olympics Athletes Are Broke|Kevin Fallon|August 7, 2012|DAILY BEAST
At the time, the LAPD appealed for help after a 15-year-old girl was sexually assaulted in the area of Hoover and Gage avenues.
Hunt for L.A.’s ‘Teardrop Rapist’ May Hinge on Familial DNA Testing|Christine Pelisek|June 30, 2012|DAILY BEAST
That same year, the LAPD appealed for help after a 15-year-old girl was sexually assaulted in the area of Hoover and Gage Avenues.
LAPD Launches Manhunt for Prolific Serial ‘Teardrop Rapist’|Christine Pelisek|April 25, 2012|DAILY BEAST

Gage had become prone to fits of rage and inappropriate behavior.
Gabrielle Giffords Condition: Can Her Brain Heal?|Casey Schwartz|January 10, 2011|DAILY BEAST
Captain Gage drew the King, and would not give it up to Mr. Hubert.
Margaret Capel, v. 1 of 3|Ellen Wallace
He stopped, noticing that his mental processes had guided his steps toward the Gage house.
The Gray Phantom's Return|Herman Landon
When Gage went out to enforce the repressive acts neither he nor those who sent him thought that his task would be hard.
The Political History of England - Vol. X.|William Hunt
He was gazing, as if fascinated, at the swiftly moving needle of the gage that had told of the nearness of the comet.
Through Space to Mars|Roy Rockwood
General Gage had quickly called a council, which instantly decided that the patriots must be dislodged at whatever cost.
"Old Put" The Patriot|Frederick A. Ober

British Dictionary definitions for gage (1 of 5)

gage¹

/ (ɡeɪdʒ) /

noun

something deposited as security against the fulfilment of an obligation; pledge

(formerly) a glove or other object thrown down to indicate a challenge to combat

verb

(tr) archaic to stake, pledge, or wager

Word Origin for gage

C14: from Old French gage, of Germanic origin; compare Gothic wadi pledge

British Dictionary definitions for gage (2 of 5)

gage²

/ (ɡeɪdʒ) /

noun

short for greengage

British Dictionary definitions for gage (3 of 5)

gage³

/ (ɡeɪdʒ) /

noun

US old-fashioned, slang marijuana

Word Origin for gage

C20: of uncertain origin; compare ganja

British Dictionary definitions for gage (4 of 5)

gage⁴

/ (ɡeɪdʒ) /

noun, verb

US a variant spelling (esp in technical senses) of gauge

British Dictionary definitions for gage (5 of 5)

Gage

/ (ɡeɪdʒ) /

noun

Thomas. 1721–87, British general and governor in America; commander in chief of British forces at Bunker Hill (1775)

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单词	gage
释义	gage ¹ [ geyj ] / geɪdʒ / SEE SYNONYMS FOR gage ON THESAURUS.COM noun something, as a glove, thrown down by a medieval knight in token of challenge to combat. Archaic. a challenge. Archaic. a pledge or pawn; security. verb (used with object), gaged, gag·ing. Archaic. to pledge, stake, or wager. Origin of gage ¹ 1350–1400; Middle English <Middle French <Germanic; see wage Words nearby gage gaga, gagaku, Gagarin, Gagauzi, gag-bit, gage, gager, gagger, gaggery, gaggle, gag law Definition for gage (2 of 4) gage² [ geyj ] / geɪdʒ / noun, verb (used with object), gaged, gag·ing. (chiefly in technical use) gauge. historical usage of gage See gauge. OTHER WORDS FROM gage gager, noun Definition for gage (3 of 4) gage³ [ geyj ] / geɪdʒ / noun greengage. Origin of gage ³ First recorded in 1840–50; by shortening Definition for gage (4 of 4) Gage [ geyj ] / geɪdʒ / noun Thomas, 1721–87, British general in America 1763–76. Dictionary.com UnabridgedBased on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2020 Example sentences from the Web for gage That means six years, at least, of 30-hour gym days and, at Gage, $600-a-month training costs. Gabby Douglas, Ryan Lochte: Why Families of America’s Olympics Athletes Are Broke\|Kevin Fallon\|August 7, 2012\|DAILY BEAST But Grimes estimates that there are roughly 20 girls at Gage training at elite levels, and writing those accompanying checks. Gabby Douglas, Ryan Lochte: Why Families of America’s Olympics Athletes Are Broke\|Kevin Fallon\|August 7, 2012\|DAILY BEAST At the time, the LAPD appealed for help after a 15-year-old girl was sexually assaulted in the area of Hoover and Gage avenues. Hunt for L.A.’s ‘Teardrop Rapist’ May Hinge on Familial DNA Testing\|Christine Pelisek\|June 30, 2012\|DAILY BEAST That same year, the LAPD appealed for help after a 15-year-old girl was sexually assaulted in the area of Hoover and Gage Avenues. LAPD Launches Manhunt for Prolific Serial ‘Teardrop Rapist’\|Christine Pelisek\|April 25, 2012\|DAILY BEAST Gage had become prone to fits of rage and inappropriate behavior. Gabrielle Giffords Condition: Can Her Brain Heal?\|Casey Schwartz\|January 10, 2011\|DAILY BEAST Captain Gage drew the King, and would not give it up to Mr. Hubert. Margaret Capel, v. 1 of 3\|Ellen Wallace He stopped, noticing that his mental processes had guided his steps toward the Gage house. The Gray Phantom's Return\|Herman Landon When Gage went out to enforce the repressive acts neither he nor those who sent him thought that his task would be hard. The Political History of England - Vol. X.\|William Hunt He was gazing, as if fascinated, at the swiftly moving needle of the gage that had told of the nearness of the comet. Through Space to Mars\|Roy Rockwood General Gage had quickly called a council, which instantly decided that the patriots must be dislodged at whatever cost. "Old Put" The Patriot\|Frederick A. Ober British Dictionary definitions for gage (1 of 5) gage¹ / (ɡeɪdʒ) / noun something deposited as security against the fulfilment of an obligation; pledge (formerly) a glove or other object thrown down to indicate a challenge to combat verb (tr) archaic to stake, pledge, or wager Word Origin for gage C14: from Old French gage, of Germanic origin; compare Gothic wadi pledge British Dictionary definitions for gage (2 of 5) gage² / (ɡeɪdʒ) / noun short for greengage British Dictionary definitions for gage (3 of 5) gage³ / (ɡeɪdʒ) / noun US old-fashioned, slang marijuana Word Origin for gage C20: of uncertain origin; compare ganja British Dictionary definitions for gage (4 of 5) gage⁴ / (ɡeɪdʒ) / noun, verb US a variant spelling (esp in technical senses) of gauge British Dictionary definitions for gage (5 of 5) Gage / (ɡeɪdʒ) / noun Thomas. 1721–87, British general and governor in America; commander in chief of British forces at Bunker Hill (1775) Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012 Words related to gage guarantee, mitt, warranty, collateral, certificate, agreement, contract, deposit, security, insurance, assurance, pledge, gambit, forfeit, guaranty, earnest, token, bond, warrant, pawn
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gage

noun

verb (used with object), gaged, gag·ing.

Origin of gage

Words nearby gage

Definition for gage (2 of 4)

noun, verb (used with object), gaged, gag·ing.

historical usage of gage

OTHER WORDS FROM gage

Definition for gage (3 of 4)

noun

Origin of gage

Definition for gage (4 of 4)

noun

Example sentences from the Web for gage

British Dictionary definitions for gage (1 of 5)

noun

verb

Word Origin for gage

British Dictionary definitions for gage (2 of 5)

noun

British Dictionary definitions for gage (3 of 5)

noun

Word Origin for gage

British Dictionary definitions for gage (4 of 5)

noun, verb

British Dictionary definitions for gage (5 of 5)

noun

Words related to gage