gage
1something, as a glove, thrown down by a medieval knight in token of challenge to combat.
Archaic. a challenge.
Archaic. a pledge or pawn; security.
Archaic. to pledge, stake, or wager.
Origin of gage
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Other words from gage
- gager, noun
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Thomas, 1721–87, British general in America 1763–76.
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How to use gage in a sentence
The effect of the drought on stream-flow at the mainstream gaging station 2.1 miles south of Lawrence is presented in Table 1.
Fishes of the Wakarusa River in Kansas | James E. DeaconBy planing the ends and the width before the thickness is planed, a dressed face is secured all around for gaging the thickness.
Handwork in Wood | William NoyesTo secure accuracy, all gaging on the surface of wood, should be done from the "working face" or "working edge."
Handwork in Wood | William NoyesWith the gage, mark short lines at the points of insertion in the center of each edge, gaging from the outside faces.
Handwork in Wood | William NoyesThe tool shown in Fig. 51 is used for gaging taper threaded holes in boilers when fitting studs.
Measuring Tools | Unknown
British Dictionary definitions for gage (1 of 5)
/ (ɡeɪdʒ) /
something deposited as security against the fulfilment of an obligation; pledge
(formerly) a glove or other object thrown down to indicate a challenge to combat
(tr) archaic to stake, pledge, or wager
Origin of gage
1British Dictionary definitions for gage (2 of 5)
/ (ɡeɪdʒ) /
short for greengage
British Dictionary definitions for gage (3 of 5)
/ (ɡeɪdʒ) /
US old-fashioned, slang marijuana
Origin of gage
3British Dictionary definitions for gage (4 of 5)
/ (ɡeɪdʒ) /
US a variant spelling (esp in technical senses) of gauge
British Dictionary definitions for Gage (5 of 5)
/ (ɡeɪdʒ) /
Thomas. 1721–87, British general and governor in America; commander in chief of British forces at Bunker Hill (1775)
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