sarge
[sahrj]
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Origin of sarge
by shortening and respelling
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Contemporary Examples
If ever there were an argument for the benefits of religious faith, it was Sarge Shriver.
Sarge was never given the tools to finish the job, but he never gave up or gave in.
As time passes, many who will never know their names will owe their dignity and place in life to Sarge and Eunice.
Sarge was one of those to whom the torch was passed on Inauguration Day 50 years ago this week.
And the reason it became such a big success—both instantly and even now, 50 years later—was Sarge.
Historical Examples
"Your bunkie ain't no dude, either, Sarge," continued Kelly.
Uncle Sam's Boys as SergeantsH. Irving Hancock
You forget that Sarge Lambert up at the Crossing is my senior.
The Woman from OutsideHulbert Footner
Naw, I'm not sick; but Sarge sent me to get some stuff for some guys that's too sick to move.
Three SoldiersJohn Dos Passos
Sarge says a delousin' machine's comin' through this way soon.
Three SoldiersJohn Dos Passos
"Well, Sarge, I think we can write off those stock-killings," the private said.
Police OperationH. Beam Piper
sarge
- informal sergeant: used esp as a term of address
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Word Origin and History for sarge
n.
representing the pronunciation of the familiar shortening of sergeant, by 1867.
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