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cadge

1

[ kaj ]

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.
  3. 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.

cadge

2

[ kaj ]

noun

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

cadge

/ kædʒ /

verb

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


noun

  1. a person who cadges
  2. on the cadge informal.
    engaged in cadging
“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
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Other Words From

  • cadger noun
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Word History and Origins

Origin of cadge1

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

Origin of cadge2

First recorded in 1605–15; apparently variant of cage
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Word History and Origins

Origin of cadge1

C17: of unknown origin
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Example Sentences

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

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

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.

"Them as 'as a good paying business don't know wot it means to look for a job," pursued Cadge bitterly.

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