gage 1
/gayj/ , n. , v. , gaged, gaging .
n.
1. something, as a glove, thrown down by a medieval knight in token of challenge to combat.
2. Archaic. a challenge.
3. Archaic. a pledge or pawn; security.
v.t.
4. Archaic. to pledge, stake, or wager.
[ 1350-1400; ME ]
gage 2
— gager , n.
/gayj/ , n. , v.t. , gaged, gaging . (chiefly in technical use)
gauge.
gage 3
/gayj/ , n.
greengage.
[ 1840-50; by shortening ]