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gage

noun

Synonyms and Antonyms 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 of gage

guarantee, guaranty, pawn, pledge, security

Words Related to gage

deposit, down payment, earnest, handsel

surety, warranty

assurance, oath, promise, troth, word

commitment, compact, contract, covenant

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