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