v. Obs. [f. A- pref. 1, intensive + CANGEN.] ? To grow foolish or mad.
c. 1220. St. Kath. (Abb. Cl.), 2045. Ðe Keiser, al acanget, hefde ilosed mon dream. Ibid., 2112. Hu nu, dame, dotes tu? Cwen, acanges tu nu?