ingaggiare

Italian (Fiorentino)

/in.ɡadˈd͡ʒa.re/

verb
Definitions
  • (transitive) to take on, engage or recruit someone
  • (transitive) to sign a sportsman for a team

Etymology

Borrowed from French engager (involve) affix from Italian gaggio (wage, salary).

Origin

Italian (Fiorentino)

gaggio

Gloss

wage, salary

Kanji

給, 俸

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