Sledge , n. [AS. slecge,from sleán to strike, beat. See Slay, v. t.]
A large, heavy hammer, usually wielded with both hands; -- called also sledge hammer.
With his heavy sledge he can it beat.
Spenser.
Sledge (sl&ebreve;j), v. i. & t.
[imp. & p. p. Sledged (sl&ebreve;jd); p. pr. & vb. n.
Sledging.]
To travel or convey in a sledge or sledges.
Howitt.
Sledge (sl&ebreve;j), n. [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.
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