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The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48
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.]
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A moiety competent
Was gaged by our king. --Shak.
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2. To bind by pledge, or security; to engage.
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Great debts
Wherein my time, sometimes too prodigal,
Hath left me gaged. --Shak.
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