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Hand :: Hand (v. t.) To pledge by the hand; to handfast.

Pignoration :: Pignoration (n.) The taking of cattle doing damage, by way of pledge, till satisfaction is made..

Collateral :: Collateral (n.) Collateral security; that which is pledged or deposited as collateral security.

Distrain :: Distrain (v. t.) To seize, as a pledge or indemnification; to take possession of as security for nonpayment of rent, the reparation of an injury done, etc.; to take by distress; as, to distrain goods for rent, or of an amercement..

Insurance :: Insurance (n.) A guaranty, security, or pledge; assurance..

Engagement :: Engagement (n.) The state of being engaged, pledged or occupied; specif., a pledge to take some one as husband or wife..

Band :: Band (v. t.) Pledge; security.

Impignorate :: Impignorate (v. t.) To pledge or pawn.

Compromit :: Compromit (n.) To pledge by some act or declaration; to promise.

Ironclad :: Ironclad (a.) Rigorous; severe; exacting; as, an ironclad oath or pledge..

Compromise :: Compromise (n.) To pledge by some act or declaration; to endanger the life, reputation, etc., of, by some act which can not be recalled; to expose to suspicion..

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..

Frankpledge :: Frankpledge (n.) The tithing itself.

Plight :: Plight () imp. & p. p. of Plight, to pledge..

Sacrament :: Sacrament (n.) The pledge or token of an oath or solemn covenant; a sacred thing; a mystery.

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..

Earnest :: Earnest (n.) Something of value given by the buyer to the seller, by way of token or pledge, to bind the bargain and prove the sale..

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

Engagement :: Engagement (n.) That which engages; engrossing occupation; employment of the attention; obligation by pledge, promise, or contract; an enterprise embarked in; as, his engagements prevented his acceptance of any office..

Friborgh :: Friborgh (n.) The pledge and tithing, afterwards called by the Normans frankpledge. See Frankpledge..

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