targe noun. [tɑ:dʒ] Now arch. & poet.
[Old English targa, targe corresp. to Old Norse targa shield, Old High German zarga, Middle & mod. High German zarge edging, border, reinforced in Middle English from Old French.]
A shield; spec. a light shield or buckler, carried esp. by foot-soldiers and archers.

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targe verb trans. [tɑ:dʒ] Scot. L18.
[Origin unkn.]
1. Question closely, cross-examine. L18.

2. Keep in strict order, watch over strictly. E19.

3. Reprimand, scold loudly; beat, thrash. E19.

■ targer noun a person who targes someone; esp. a scold: E19.

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