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How do you spell Mortgage?

Correct spelling

mortgage

MORT (death) + GAGE (pledge). A death pledge.

Why is mortgage spelled this way?

From Old French mort gage, dead pledge. MORT (death) + GAGE (pledge). The pledge dies when the debt is paid or the property is seized. The silent t haunts many spellers.

Common misspellings of mortgage

morgagemorgadgemortagemortgadge

Example

They took out a 30-year mortgage.

Frequently asked questions

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The correct spelling is "mortgage". MORT (death) + GAGE (pledge). A death pledge.
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