cadge
7 synonyms for cadge, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Verb — To tie something up or fix it firmly in place.
Synonyms
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
Etymology
Came into English from Middle English caggen (“to tie, fasten, bind”), probably from Old Norse. Compare Old Norse kǫgurr (“quilt”) and kǫgurbarn (“swaddled child”).
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