Gage

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Type Surname (from occupation)
Usage French, English
Pronounced Pron. /ˈɡeɪd͡ʒ/(English)

Meaning & History

Occupational name derived either from Old French jauge "measure" (a name for an assayer) or gage "pledge, payment" (a name for a moneylender). Both words were ultimately of Frankish origin.