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gage
nounverbverb-transitiveC2
/ɡeɪdʒ/A valuable item deposited to guarantee the fulfillment of an obligation or bet; a token, pledge, or security.
gager
nounVery Rare / Obsolete
/ˈɡeɪdʒə/One who makes a bet or wager.
gagger
nounLow (specialized, historical)
/ˈɡæɡ.ə/A person who tells jokes, typically in a professional capacity such as a stand-up comedian; a joke or gag writer.
gaggery
nounExtremely Rare
/ˈɡæɡəri/The act or result of putting a gag on someone; forced silence.
gagging order
nounC1
/ˈɡæɡɪŋ ˌɔːdə/An official court order or binding legal injunction that prevents a person or organisation from publicly disclosing certain information, typically for reasons of confidentiality, privacy, or national security.
gaggle
nounverbverb-intransitiveC1
/ˈɡæɡ(ə)l/A collective noun for a group of geese, especially when on the ground or water.
gagman
nounLow
/ˈɡaɡman/A person whose profession is to write or invent jokes, gags, or comedic material.
gahanna
nounRare
A place name, specifically a city in Ohio, USA.
gahnite
nounVery Low
/ˈɡɑːnʌɪt/A mineral composed primarily of zinc aluminate, a member of the spinel group.
gaia
nounLow
/ˈɡaɪə/A proper noun referring to the ancient Greek personification of the Earth as a goddess.
gaia hypothesis
nounC2
/ˈɡaɪə haɪˌpɒθəsɪs/The scientific theory that Earth functions as a single self-regulating living system, maintaining conditions suitable for life.
gaidhealtachd
nounRare (Specialist/Historical/Regional)
/ˈɡaɪ.əl.təxk/The geographical and cultural region of the Scottish Highlands where Gaelic language and traditions are historically predominant.
gaiety
nounC1
/ˈɡeɪ.ə.ti/The state or quality of being lighthearted, cheerful, and full of lively joy; cheerful entertainment or celebration.
gaijin
nounLow
/ˈɡaɪ.dʒɪn/A foreigner in Japan; specifically, a non-Japanese person.
gaikwar
nounC2
/ˈɡaɪkwɑː/A historical title for a Maratha prince or ruler in India.
gail
nounLow (as a name: uncommon; as a word: very rare/archaic/dialectal)
/ɡeɪl/A female given name, typically an alternate spelling of the name 'Gale'.
gaillard cut
nounVery Low
/ˌɡæl.jɑːd ˈkʌt/A standardised, official cut of meat, specifically the prime cut from the sirloin of beef.
gaillardia
nounLow (Specialized/Botanical)
/ɡeɪˈlɑːdɪə/A type of flowering plant in the daisy family, known for its bright, red-and-yellow or solid-colored flowers.
gain
nounverbverb-intransitive+1B2
/ɡeɪn/To obtain or secure something beneficial or advantageous, such as an increase in amount, weight, knowledge, or advantage.
gainer
nounB2
/ˈɡeɪ.nər/A person or thing that gains or acquires something, especially profit or an advantage.

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