cadge
1[kaj]
verb (used with object), cadged, cadg·ing.
to obtain by imposing on another's generosity or friendship.
to borrow without intent to repay.
to beg or obtain by begging.
verb (used without object), cadged, cadg·ing.
to ask, expect, or encourage another person to pay for or provide one's drinks, meals, etc.
to beg.
Origin of cadge
11275–1325; perhaps to be identified with Middle English caggen to tie, of uncertain origin
cadge
2[kaj]
noun Falconry.
Origin of cadge
2First recorded in 1605–15; apparently variant of cage
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Historical Examples of cadge
Cadge thinks me still betrothed to John, so she affected to misunderstand.
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Cadge fancies, I suppose, that by any mail I may get a big check from home.
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"Some pretty cloak and suit models get big wages," said Cadge.
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I went out into the warm and rainy night, but there was no Cadge at the Star office.
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Cadge tried to speak, but could only point to the little bedroom.
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cadge
verb
noun
Word Origin for cadge
C17: of unknown origin
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