n. & v.
—n.
1 a pledge; a thing deposited as security.
2 a a challenge to fight. b a symbol of this, esp. a glove thrown down.
—v.tr. archaic stake, pledge; offer as a guarantee.
Etymology: ME f. OF gage (n.), F gager (v.) ult. f. Gmc, rel. to WED
2.
US var. of GAUGE.
3.
n. = GREENGAGE.
Etymology: abbr.
Useful english dictionary. 2012.