charge
charge n
Fr.
- Excitement; thrill; stir of energy within.
- Dependant; ward; person who relies on another for support.
- Rush; swift advance; [fig.] attack; assault; onslaught.
charge [-d] v
OFr < L. carricare, to load < carr-us, car, wagon.
- Confront; oppose; face; struggle against; move swiftly to deal with.
- Call; commission; dispatch; send on an errand.
- Accuse; complain about; make an accusation against.
- Bid; command; direct; enjoin; order; request earnestly.