Main Entry: in·got

Pronunciation: \ˈiŋ-gət\

Function: noun

Etymology: Middle English, perhaps modification of Middle French lingot ingot of metal, incorrectly divided as l'ingot, as if from le the

Date: 14th century

1 : a mold in which metal is cast
2 : a mass of metal cast into a convenient shape for storage or transportation to be later processed