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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.
cadge
2[ kaj ]
noun
, Falconry.
- a frame on which hawks are carried to the field.
cadge
/ kædʒ /
verb
- to get (food, money, etc) by sponging or begging
noun
- a person who cadges
- on the cadge informal.engaged in cadging
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Other Words From
- cadger 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
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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.
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You can ask anybody in Bursley or Hanbridge whether I'm the sort of man to go out on the cadge.
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Thus the inevitable informing larrikin, eager to cadge a drink from the tourist on shore leave.
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Mr. Cadge retired from the office of senior surgeon on October 4th.
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"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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