■ noun
1》 a small house at the gates of a park or in the grounds of a large house, occupied by a gatekeeper or other employee.
↘a small country house occupied in season for sports such as hunting and shooting.
↘[in names ] a large house or hotel.
↘a porter's quarters at the main entrance of a college or other large building.
2》 an American Indian tent or other dwelling.
3》 a beaver's den.
4》 a branch or meeting place of an organization such as the Freemasons.
■ verb
1》 present (a complaint, appeal, etc.) formally to the proper authorities.
↘( ~ something in/with ) leave money or a valuable item in (a place) or with (someone) for safe keeping.
2》 make or become firmly fixed in a place.
3》 rent accommodation in another person's house.
↘provide with such accommodation.
4》 (of wind or rain) flatten (a standing crop).
Origin
ME loge , via OFr. loge 'arbour, hut' from med. L. laubia , lobia (see lobby ), of Gmc origin.