Meaning of the word gage in English

What does gage mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

gage

US /ɡeɪdʒ/
UK /ɡeɪdʒ/

Noun

1.

a valued object deposited as a guarantee of good faith.

Verb

1.

offer (an object or one's life) as a guarantee of good faith.

Example:
a guide sent to them by the headman of this place gaged his life as a forfeit if he failed
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