fadge

1 of 2

noun

ˈfȧj

plural -s

1

a

chiefly Scottish : a round thick loaf of bread

b

chiefly Irish : potato cake or bread

2

: bundle

3

Australia : an irregular package of wool weighing from 60 to 150 pounds

fadge

2 of 2

intransitive verb

"

-ed/-ing/-s

1

a

archaic : to fit surroundings and consequently to thrive or avail

b

obsolete : suit, agree

2

a

obsolete : to be compatible

b

archaic : succeed

Word History

Etymology

Noun

Middle English (Scots dialect) faige

Intransitive verb

origin unknown

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