cadge

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[ kaj ]
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verb (used with object),cadged, cadg·ing.
  1. to obtain by imposing on another's generosity or friendship.

  2. to borrow without intent to repay.

  1. to beg or obtain by begging.

verb (used without object),cadged, cadg·ing.
  1. to ask, expect, or encourage another person to pay for or provide one's drinks, meals, etc.

  2. to beg.

Origin of cadge

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1275–1325; perhaps to be identified with Middle English caggen to tie, of uncertain origin

Other words from cadge

  • cadger, noun

Other definitions for cadge (2 of 2)

cadge2
[ kaj ]

nounFalconry.
  1. a frame on which hawks are carried to the field.

Origin of cadge

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First recorded in 1605–15; apparently variant of cage

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British Dictionary definitions for cadge

cadge

/ (kædʒ) /


verb
  1. to get (food, money, etc) by sponging or begging

noun
  1. British a person who cadges

  2. on the cadge British informal engaged in cadging

Origin of cadge

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C17: of unknown origin

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