GAGE (3)

Gage, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Gaged (?); p. pr & vb. n. Gaging (?).] [[Cf. F. gager. See Gage, n., a pledge.]] 1. 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. 2. To bind by pledge, or security; to engage.
Great debts Wherein my time, sometimes too prodigal, Hath left me gaged. Shak.