Third-person singular present of gage: pledges or binds by security

• Wagers something; stakes an amount on an outcome
• Gives or deposits something as collateral; pawns

Pledges or tokens of challenge, now usually figurative

• Valuables deposited as security, collateral, or ransom

Measuring devices; variant spelling of gauges (US)

• Standards or instruments to measure size, thickness, or pressure

Gage plums, especially greengages

• Small, sweet dessert plums