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ingate

[ in-geyt ]

/ ˈɪnˌgeɪt /

noun Metallurgy.

gate¹ (def. 15).

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Origin of ingate

First recorded in 1855–60; in + gate¹

Words nearby ingate

infusorial, infusorial earth, infusorian, in futuro, -ing, ingate, ingather, ingathering, Inge, Ingelow, Ingemar

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Example sentences from the Web for ingate

Miss Ingate shook her head, and put her lips tightly together, while mechanically smoothing the sides of her grey coat.
The Lion's Share|E. Arnold Bennett
Miss Ingate said that she was not a bit tired, and that lobster was her dream.
The Lion's Share|E. Arnold Bennett
At the ingate to the Dale he found watches set, the men whereof told him that the tidings were not right great.
The Roots of the Mountains|William Morris
Miss Ingate opened her mouth to say something, but, saying nothing, forgot for a long time to shut it again.
The Lion's Share|E. Arnold Bennett

Miss Ingate was aware of this, but she was not aware of other and more recondite interviews which Audrey had accomplished.
The Lion's Share|E. Arnold Bennett

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