gage

gage

noun

Definition of GAGE

something given or held to assure that the giver will keep a promise <in the old days a sheriff would take gage in the form of personal goods from an accused person who then had to appear in court or forfeit the goods>

Synonyms gage, guarantee, guaranty, pawn, security

Related Words bail, bond; deposit, down payment, earnest, handsel; surety, warranty; assurance, oath, promise, troth, word; commitment, compact, contract, covenant; recognizance