cadge

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[ kaj ]
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verb (used with object),cadged, cadg·ing.
  1. to obtain by imposing on another's generosity or friendship.

  2. to borrow without intent to repay.

  1. to beg or obtain by begging.

verb (used without object),cadged, cadg·ing.
  1. to ask, expect, or encourage another person to pay for or provide one's drinks, meals, etc.

  2. to beg.

Origin of cadge

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1275–1325; perhaps to be identified with Middle English caggen to tie, of uncertain origin

Other words from cadge

  • cadger, noun

Words Nearby cadge

Other definitions for cadge (2 of 2)

cadge2
[ kaj ]

nounFalconry.
  1. a frame on which hawks are carried to the field.

Origin of cadge

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First recorded in 1605–15; apparently variant of cage

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How to use cadge in a sentence

  • Sir cadge was about the same age as the famous beauty, and rose quite two inches above her lofty head.

    Ancestors | Gertrude Atherton
  • You can ask anybody in Bursley or Hanbridge whether I'm the sort of man to go out on the cadge.

    The Regent | E. Arnold Bennett
  • Thus the inevitable informing larrikin, eager to cadge a drink from the tourist on shore leave.

  • Mr. cadge retired from the office of senior surgeon on October 4th.

    Norfolk Annals | Charles Mackie
  • "Them as 'as a good paying business don't know wot it means to look for a job," pursued cadge bitterly.

    Golden Stories | Various

British Dictionary definitions for cadge

cadge

/ (kædʒ) /


verb
  1. to get (food, money, etc) by sponging or begging

noun
  1. British a person who cadges

  2. on the cadge British informal engaged in cadging

Origin of cadge

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C17: of unknown origin

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