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ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD TARGE

From Old French, of Germanic origin; related to Old High German zarga rim, frame, Old Norse targa shield.
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PRONUNCIATION OF TARGE

targe  [tɑːdʒ] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF TARGE

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Targe is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES TARGE MEAN IN ENGLISH?

targe

Targe

Targe was a general word for shield in late Old English. Its diminutive, target, came to mean an object to be aimed at in the 18th century. The term refers to various types of shields used by infantry troops from the 13th to 16th centuries. The design was first developed in Spain. More specifically, a targe was a concave shield fitted with enarmes on the inside, one adjustable by a buckle, to be attached to the forearm, and the other fixed as a grip for the left hand. These shields were mostly made of iron or iron-plated wood. From the 15th century, the term could also refer to special shields used for jousting. A fair number were created wholly for show. From the early 17th century, until the Battle of Culloden in 1746, the Scottish Highlander's main means of defence in battle was his targe. After the disastrous defeat of the Jacobites at Culloden, the carrying of the targe had been banned, and many had been destroyed, or put to other uses. Those that remain have intricate patterns, and are decorated, indicating that they would have originally belonged to important people.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH TARGE


barge
bɑːdʒ
charge
tʃɑːdʒ
congressman-at-large
ˌkɒŋɡrɛsmənətˈlɑːdʒ
discharge
dɪsˈtʃɑːdʒ
enlarge
ɪnˈlɑːdʒ
escamotage
ɛˌskæməˈtɑːdʒ
large
lɑːdʒ
marg
mɑːdʒ
marge
mɑːdʒ
overcharge
ˌəʊvəˈtʃɑːdʒ
precharge
priːˈtʃɑːdʒ
raj
rɑːdʒ
recharge
riːˈtʃɑːdʒ
sarge
sɑːdʒ
sparge
spɑːdʒ
supercharge
ˈsuːpəˌtʃɑːdʒ
surcharge
ˈsɜːˌtʃɑːdʒ
swaraj
swəˈrɑːdʒ
taj
tɑːdʒ

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE TARGE

tardy
tardy slip
tardyon
tare
Tarentum
target
target area
target audience
target group
target language
target man
target market
target practice
target price
target vehicle
targetable
targeteer
targeting
targetitis
targetless

WORDS THAT END LIKE TARGE

ambassador-at-large
at large
by and large
call-out charge
corona discharge
delivery charge
depth charge
electric charge
electric discharge
fixed charge
free of charge
glow discharge
in charge
in large
loom large
negative charge
reverse-charge
service charge
turbo-charge
writ large

Synonyms and antonyms of targe in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «targe» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF TARGE

Find out the translation of targe to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of targe from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «targe» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

精华素
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

targe
570 millions of speakers

English

targe
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

targe
380 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Arabic

targe
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

маленький круглый щит
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

tarja
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

targe
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

targe
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Targe
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Targe
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

厳しく監督する
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

타지
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Targe
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

một thứ khiên nhỏ
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

வட்டயக் கேடயம்
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

जखम भरून येणे
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

küçük kalkan
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

targe
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

targe
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

маленький круглий щит
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

targe
30 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Greek

targe
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

Targe
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

targe
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

TARGE
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of targe

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «TARGE»

The term «targe» is regularly used and occupies the 79.329 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «TARGE» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about targe

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «TARGE»

Discover the use of targe in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to targe and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Cyclopaedia of English Literature
[Duncan Targe, a hot Highlander, who had been out In the Forty-Five, and George Buchanan, born and educated among the Whigs of the west of Scotland, both serring-men in Italy, meet and dine together during the absence of their masters.
Robert Chambers, 1856
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Cyclopaedia of English Literature: A Selection of the ...
[From ' Zeluco,"] [Duncan Targe, a hot Highlander, who had been out In the Forty- Fire, and Oeorge Buchanan, born and educated among the Whigi of the west of Scotland, both serving-men in Italy, meet and dine together during the absence ...
Robert Chambers, Robert Carruthers, 1849
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Cyclopedia of English Literature: a Selection of the ...
[Duncan Targe, a hot Highlander, who bad been <mt In the Forty-Fire, and George Buchanan, born and educated among the Whigs of the w«t of Scotland, both serving-men in Italy, meet and dine together during thu absence of their mastera, ...
Robert Chambers, 1851
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The Vicar of Wakefield ...: With Critical Remarks, and a ...
very dangerous for the monarch to make any attempt against their rights ; and I am clear fn another point, Mr. Targe, that when a king is such a gawk* as to ?.y with his young one into an enemy's land, it would be the height of folly ever to let  ...
Oliver Goldsmith, 1834
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Soil Survey of ...
Severe : peptq to rock, Targe stones. Moperate : Targe stones. Moperate : sTope . Severe : peptq to rock, Targe stones . Moperate : Targe stone Moperate : s Tope . Severe : peptq to rock, Targe stones. Moperate : Targe stones. Moperate ...
‎2004
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The Law of Tug and Tow and Offshore Contracts
In that case the hirer, Marine Blast, contracted on ''Towcon'' terms with Targe for the towage of a dredger Von Rocks, owned by Noas. The tow was lost and Noas sued Targe in Sweden where the Swedish court rejected Targe's argument, ...
Simon Rainey, 2013
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Analytical Review: Or History of Literature, Domestic and ...
In calumniating and endeavouring to blacken the reputation of hie rightful sovereign, Mary queen of Scots,' replied Targe, ' the motl beautiful and accomplished princess that ever fat on a throne.' « I have nothing to fay cither again!! her b autv ...
‎1790
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The Analytical Review, Or History of Literature, Domestic ...
' In what did he ever shew any want of honesty ?' said Buchanan, « In calumniating and endeavouring to blacken the reputation of his rightful sovereign , Mary queen of Scots,' replied Targe, ' the most, beautiful and accomplished princess that ...
‎1790
9
Targe
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Lambert M Surhone, Mariam T Tennoe, Susan F Henssonow, 2011
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The British Novelists: With an Essay, and Prefaces, ...
I am.very happy to hear it, said Targe. Indeed, added Buchanan, it has been in a state of ' rapid improvement ever since the Union. Damn. the Union ! cried Targe ; it would have improved much faster without it. I am not quite clear on that point, ...
Anna Letitia Aikin Barbauld, Mrs. Barbauld (Anna Letitia), 1820

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «TARGE»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term targe is used in the context of the following news items.
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EU Parliament calls for legislated recycling targets
Legislators in the European Parliament, co-located in Brussels and Strasbourg, France, have voted in favor of “a 30 percent increase in resource productivity by ... «Recycling Today, Jul 15»
2
Newly formed Chesco biopharm firm to target overactive bladders
A Chester County biopharmaceutical management company has formed a new company, Velicept Therapeutics Inc., to advance a potential new treatment for ... «Philadelphia Business Journal, Jun 15»
3
Santa Clara cop charged with petty theft after he allegedly stole …
Santa Clara cop charged with petty theft after he allegedly stole smart watch from Targe. By Katie Nelson knelson@mercurynews.com. Posted: 05/28/2015 ... «Oakland Tribune, May 15»
4
Burglars use drone helicopters to target homes
Unmanned drones are being piloted over private homes by burglars in a bid to identify potential targets, police have confirmed. Detectives fear the ... «Telegraph.co.uk, May 15»
5
Neugebauer Introduces Bill to Stop Political Targeting by the IRS
Representative Randy Neugebauer introducing a bill to to prohibit the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) from creating its own definitions of political activity. «MyHighPlains, Apr 15»
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Obama promotes HealthCare.gov with goofy web video targeted at …
President Barack Obama participates in an interview with Zach Galifianakis for “Between Two Ferns with Zach Galifianakis,” in the Diplomatic Reception Room ... «Washington Times, Feb 15»
7
Targe finds risk management a growing concern
Martin Ruel, right, vice-president and Bernard Bélair, president of Targe Risk Management in Mirabel on Friday January 16, 2015, with part of training equipment ... «Montreal Gazette, Jan 15»
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Suspect charged in December Target robbery
A suspect in the Dec. 17 robbery of a local Target pharmacy has been charged with aggravated robbery after a tip from a grocery store employee led to his arrest ... «Log Cabin Democrat, Jan 15»
9
Auburn Football Recruiting: Tigers' Top Remaining 2015 Targets
5-star defensive end prospect Byron Cowart (right) heads toward Texas A&M quarterback commit Kyler Murray during the Jan. 2 Under Armour All-America ... «Bleacher Report, Jan 15»
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Activist says teacher's anti-Muslim remarks could make her target of …
MyFoxHouston - Community activist Quanell X says controversial teacher Angela Box's slurs could make her a target of Muslim extremists, putting children ... «MyFox Houston, Dec 14»

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