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lade

verb \ˈlād\

lad·edladed or lad·en \ˈlā-d^ən\ lad·ing

Definition of LADE

transitive verb

a : to put a load or burden on or in : load

b : to put or place as a load especially for shipment : ship

c : to load heavily or oppressively

: dip, ladle

intransitive verb

: to take on cargo : load <a place for ships to lade>

: to take up or convey a liquid by dipping

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Middle English, from Old English hladan; akin to Old High German hladan to load, Old Church Slavic klasti to place

First Known Use: before 12th century

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