How to Pronounce "gage"
word
/ˈɡeɪdʒ/
gayj
/ɡˈeɪdʒ/
gayj
Definition
A 'gage' is an old, formal word for something given as security for fulfilling a promise or a debt, similar to a pledge or a pawn. Rarely used in modern English except in historical or legal contexts.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈɡeɪdʒ/
British English
/ɡˈeɪdʒ/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
gayj
UK
gayj
Listen in Context
In medieval times, a knight might leave his gage as a promise to return.
The merchant accepted a gage in exchange for goods.
A gage could be any object of value, such as a ring or a sword.
The king demanded a gage before granting safe passage.