Sledge (?), 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.
<-- also called seven-up. See def above. -->
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Sledge (?), v. i. & t. [imp. & p. p. Sledged (?); p. pr. & vb. n. Sledging.]
To travel or convey in a sledge or sledges.
Howitt.
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Sledge, n. [AS. slecge,from sle�xa0;n 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.
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