Definition of plight

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Plight (n.) To promise; to engage; to betroth.

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Trothplight :: Trothplight (v. t.) To betroth.
Trothplight :: Trothplight (n.) The act of betrothing, or plighting faith; betrothing..
Plight :: Plight () imp. & p. p. of Pluck.
Willow :: Willow (n.) Any tree or shrub of the genus Salix, including many species, most of which are characterized often used as an emblem of sorrow, desolation, or desertion. A wreath of willow to show my forsaken plight. Sir W. Scott. Hence, a lover forsaken by, or having lost, the person beloved, is said to wear the willow..
Betroth :: Betroth (v. t.) To promise to take (as a future spouse); to plight one's troth to.
Plighted :: Plighted (imp. & p. p.) of Pligh.
Conjuncture :: Conjuncture (n.) A crisis produced by a combination of circumstances; complication or combination of events or circumstances; plight resulting from various conditions.
Lamplighter :: Lamplighter (n.) One who, or that which, lights a lamp; esp., a person who lights street lamps..
Plighting :: Plighting (p. pr. & vb. n.) of Pligh.
Plighter :: Plighter (n.) One who, or that which, plights..
Plight :: Plight () imp. & p. p. of Plight, to pledge..
Looplight :: Looplight (n.) A small narrow opening or window in a tower or fortified wall; a loophole.
How :: How (adv.) In what state, condition, or plight..
Espousal :: Espousal (n.) The act of espousing or betrothing; especially, in the plural, betrothal; plighting of the troths; a contract of marriage; sometimes, the marriage ceremony..
Affiance :: Affiance (n.) Plighted faith; marriage contract or promise.
Disespouse :: Disespouse (v. t.) To release from espousal or plighted faith.
Plight :: Plight (v. t.) To weave; to braid; to fold; to plait.
Upplight :: Upplight () imp. & p. p. of Uppluck.
Pledge :: Pledge (n.) To give or pass as a security; to guarantee; to engage; to plight; as, to pledge one's word and honor..
Plight :: Plight (n.) That which is exposed to risk; that which is plighted or pledged; security; a gage; a pledge.
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