1. n. & v.
--n.
1. a pledge; a thing deposited as security.
2 a a challenge to fight. b a symbol of this, esp. a glove thrown down.
--v.tr. archaic stake, pledge; offer as a guarantee.
Etymology: ME f. OF gage (n.), F gager (v.) ult. f. Gmc, rel. to WED 2.
US var. of GAUGE.3. n. GREENGAGE.
Etymology: abbr.