cadge
1[ kaj ]
/ kædʒ /
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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.
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Origin of cadge
11275–1325; perhaps to be identified with Middle English caggen to tie, of uncertain origin
OTHER WORDS FROM cadge
cadger, nounWords nearby cadge
Definition for cadge (2 of 2)
cadge2
[ kaj ]
/ kædʒ /
noun Falconry.
a frame on which hawks are carried to the field.
Origin of cadge
2First recorded in 1605–15; apparently variant of cage
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British Dictionary definitions for cadge
cadge
/ (kædʒ) /
verb
to get (food, money, etc) by sponging or begging
noun
British a person who cadges
on the cadge British informal engaged in cadging
Word Origin for cadge
C17: of unknown origin
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