Badge Definition
băj
badged, badges, badging
noun
A device or emblem worn as an insignia of rank, office, or membership in an organization.
American Heritage
A distinctive token, emblem, or sign worn to show rank, membership, achievement, etc.
Webster's New World
An emblem given as an award or honor.
American Heritage
Any distinguishing mark, sign, or symbol.
Webster's New World
A characteristic mark or indicative trait.
American Heritage
verb
To mark or provide with a badge.
Webster's New World
To mark or distinguish with a badge.
The television was badged as 'GE', but wasn't made by them.
Wiktionary
To show a badge to.
He calmed down a lot when the policeman badged him.
Wiktionary
To enter a restricted area by showing one's badge.
Wiktionary
Origin of Badge
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From Late Latin bagea, bagia (“sign”), of Germanic origin; compare with Old English bēag, bēah (“bracelet, collar, crown”).
From Wiktionary
Middle English bagge from Norman French bage
From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition
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