ingate

[ in-geyt ]

/ ˈɪnˌgeɪt /

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noun Metallurgy.

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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

How to use ingate in a sentence

Her opinions offended nobody, not Mr. Moze himself—she was Miss Ingate.
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“I should suggest Aguilar,” answered Miss Ingate, the corners of her lips dropping.
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Audrey,” demanded Miss Ingate, with a start, “what are those rings on your finger?
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Miss Ingate, not quite knowing what she did, with an equal vagueness followed her.
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But the policeman that is clever enough to catch Miss Ingate of Moze does not exist.
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