Pledge :: Pledge (n.) A hypothecation without transfer of possession.

Pledge :: Pledge (n.) Anything given or considered as a security for the performance of an act; a guarantee; as, mutual interest is the best pledge for the performance of treaties..

Pledge :: Pledge (n.) A promise or agreement by which one binds one's self to do, or to refrain from doing, something; especially, a solemn promise in writing to refrain from using intoxicating liquors or the like; as, to sign the pledge; the mayor had made no pledges..

Pledge :: Pledge (n.) A sentiment to which assent is given by drinking one's health; a toast; a health.

Pledge :: Pledge (n.) To deposit, as a chattel, in pledge or pawn; to leave in possession of another as security; as, to pledge one's watch..

Pledge :: Pledge (n.) To give or pass as a security; to guarantee; to engage; to plight; as, to pledge one's word and honor..

Pledge :: Pledge (n.) To secure performance of, as by a pledge..

Pledge :: Pledge (n.) To bind or engage by promise or declaration; to engage solemnly; as, to pledge one's self..

Pledge :: Pledge (n.) To invite another to drink, by drinking of the cup first, and then handing it to him, as a pledge of good will; hence, to drink the health of; to toast..

Pledged :: Pledged (imp. & p. p.) of Pledg.

Pledgee :: Pledgee (n.) The one to whom a pledge is given, or to whom property pledged is delivered..

Pledgeless :: Pledgeless (a.) Having no pledge.

Pledgeor :: Pledgeor (n.) Alt. of Pledgo.

Pledger :: Pledger (n.) One who pledges.

Pledgery :: Pledgery (n.) A pledging; suretyship.

Pledget :: Pledget (n.) A small plug.

Pledget :: Pledget (n.) A string of oakum used in calking.

Pledget :: Pledget (n.) A compress, or small flat tent of lint, laid over a wound, ulcer, or the like, to exclude air, retain dressings, or absorb the matter discharged..

Pledging :: Pledging (p. pr. & vb. n.) of Pledg.

Pledgor :: Pledgor (n.) One who pledges, or delivers anything in pledge; a pledger; -- opposed to pledgee..

Principled :: Principled (imp. & p. p.) of Principl.

Purpled :: Purpled (imp. & p. p.) of Purpl.

Quadrupled :: Quadrupled (imp. & p. p.) of Quadrupl.

Quintupled :: Quintupled (imp. & p. p.) of Quintupl.

Rimpled :: Rimpled (imp. & p. p.) of Rimpl.

Rippled :: Rippled (imp. & p. p.) of Rippl.

Rumpled :: Rumpled (imp. & p. p.) of Rumpl.

Rumpled :: Rumpled (a.) Wrinkled; crumpled.

Safe-pledge :: Safe-pledge (n.) A surety for the appearance of a person at a given time.

Scrupled :: Scrupled (imp. & p. p.) of Scrupl.

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