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 verb1 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 oppressively2: dip, ladleintransitive verb1: to take on cargo : load <a place for ships to lade>2: to take up or convey a liquid by dipping