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First published 1934 (SND Vol. I).
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Quotation dates: 1923

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BADGE, v. (See quot.)Rxb. 1923 Watson W.-B. 46:
Badge. To walk heavily; to plod, trudge.

[This word, with Badge,n. may be a back formation from the Eng. badger, one who goes about the country buying and selling corn; hence the carrier of heavy burdens (badges) and hence the v. to walk heavily. See Badger, n.1, in N.E.D.]

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