Main Entry: lade

Pronunciation: \ˈlād\

Function: verb

Inflected Form(s): lad·ed; laded or lad·en \ˈlā-d^ən\; lad·ing

Etymology: Middle English, from Old English hladan; akin to Old High German hladan to load, Old Church Slavic klasti to place

Date: before 12th century

transitive verb 1 a : to put a load or burden on or in : load b : to put or place as a load especially for shipment : ship c : to load heavily or oppressively
2 : dip, ladleintransitive verb 1 : to take on cargo : load <a place for ships to lade>
2 : to take up or convey a liquid by dipping