cadge 1
— cadger , n.
/kaj/ , v. , cadged, cadging .
v.t.
1. to obtain by imposing on another's generosity or friendship.
2. to borrow without intent to repay.
3. to beg or obtain by begging.
v.i.
4. to ask, expect, or encourage another person to pay for or provide one's drinks, meals, etc.
5. to beg.
[ 1275-1325; perh. to be identified with ME caggen to tie, of uncert. orig. ]
cadge 2
/kaj/ , n. Falconry.
a frame on which hawks are carried to the field.
[ 1605-15; appar. var. of CAGE ]