lade
lade
verb \ˈlād\lad·edladed or lad·en\ˈlā-dən\lad·ing
Definition of LADE
transitive verb
1
intransitive verb
1
: to take on cargo : load <a place for ships to lade>
2
: to take up or convey a liquid by dipping
Examples of LADE
- <the cook laded the stew into small bowls>
- <the trucks were heavily laden with produce for the market>
Origin of LADE
Middle English, from Old English hladan; akin to Old High German hladan to load, Old Church Slavic klasti to place
First Known Use: before 12th century
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