GANGE Gange, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Ganged; p. pr. & vb. n. Ganging.] [Of uncertain origin.]
1. To protect (the part of a line next a fishhook, or the hook itself) by winding it with wire.
2. To attach (a fishhook) to a line or snell, as by knotting the line around the shank of the hook.
GANGER
Gang"er, n.
Defn: One who oversees a gang of workmen. [R.] Mayhew.
GANGETIC
Gan*get"ic, a.
Defn: Pertaining to, or inhabiting, the Ganges; as, the Gangetic shark.
GANG-FLOWER
Gang"-flow`er, n. (Bot.)
Defn: The common English milkwort (Polygala vulgaris), so called from blossoming in gang week. Dr. Prior.
GANGION
Gan"gion, n. Etym: [Etymol. uncertain.]