Gage, v. t. [imp. & p. p.Gaged (?); p. pr & vb. n.Gaging (?).] [Cf. F. gager. See Gage, n., a pledge.] 1. To give or deposit as a pledge or security for some act; to wage or wager; to pawn or pledge.
A moiety competent
Was gaged by our king. Shak.
2. To bind by pledge, or security; to engage.
Great debts
Wherein my time, sometimes too prodigal,
Hath left me gaged. Shak.