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SLEDGES
Noun
sledges
plural of sledge
Source: Wiktionary
SLEDGE
Sledge, n. Etym: [Perhaps from sleds, pl. of sled, confused with sledge a hammer. See Sled, n.]
1. A strong vehicle with low runners or low wheels; or one without wheels or runners, made of plank slightly turned up at one end, used for transporting loads upon the snow, ice, or bare ground; a sled.
2. A hurdle on which, formerly, traitors were drawn to the place of execution. [Eng.] Sir W. Scott.
3. A sleigh. [Eng.]
4. A game at cards; -- called also old sledge, and all fours.
Sledge, v. i. & t. [imp. & p. p. Sledged; p. pr. & vb. n. Sledging.]
Definition: To travel or convey in a sledge or sledges. Howitt.
Sledge, n. Etym: [AS. slecge,from sleán to strike, beat. See Slay, v. t.]
Definition: A large, heavy hammer, usually wielded with both hands; -- called also sledge hammer. With his heavy sledge he can it beat. Spenser.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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