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Gaged — Gage Gage, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Gaged} (g[=a]jd); p. pr & vb. n. {Gaging} (g[=a] j[i^]ng).] [Cf. F. gager. See {Gage}, n., a pledge.] 1. To give or deposit as a pledge or security for some act; to wage or wager; to pawn or pledge. [Obs.] [1913… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
gaged — geɪdÊ’ n. challenge to fight; symbol of a challenge to fight (often a glove); pledge, security n. standard of measure; device for measuring v. give as security (i.e. money, something of value) … English contemporary dictionary
gaged — … Useful english dictionary
dis|en|gaged — «DIHS ehn GAYJD», adjective. 1. released; detached: »Though her manner seemed disengaged, she was aware of all they said. 2. not busy; free from appointments: »Will you be disengaged on Tuesday? … Useful english dictionary
en|gaged — «ehn GAYJD», adjective. 1. promised or pledged to marry: »The engaged girl wore a diamond ring. SYNONYM(S): betrothed, affianced. 2. busy; occupied: »Engaged in conversation, they did not see me. 3. taken for use or work; … Useful english dictionary
un|en|gaged — «UHN ehn GAYJD», adjective. not engaged … Useful english dictionary
broad-gaged — adjective see broad gage … Useful english dictionary
narrow-gaged — adjective see narrow gage I … Useful english dictionary
Gage — Gage, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Gaged} (g[=a]jd); p. pr & vb. n. {Gaging} (g[=a] j[i^]ng).] [Cf. F. gager. See {Gage}, n., a pledge.] 1. To give or deposit as a pledge or security for some act; to wage or wager; to pawn or pledge. [Obs.] [1913… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Gaging — Gage Gage, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Gaged} (g[=a]jd); p. pr & vb. n. {Gaging} (g[=a] j[i^]ng).] [Cf. F. gager. See {Gage}, n., a pledge.] 1. To give or deposit as a pledge or security for some act; to wage or wager; to pawn or pledge. [Obs.] [1913… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
