Gage, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Gaged p. pr & vb. n. Gaging ]
1. To give or deposit as a pledge or security for some act; to wage or wager; to pawn or pledge. [Obs.]
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.