Word of the day: pledge\ˈplej\ noun : a serious promise or agreement : a promise to give money : something that you leave with another person as a way to show that you will keep your promise Full Definition 1 a : a bailment of a chattel as security for a debt or other obligation without involving transfer of title b : the chattel so delivered c : the contract incidental to such a bailment 2 a : the state of being held as a security or guaranty b : something given as security for the performance of an act 3 : a token, sign, or earnest of something else 4 : a gage of battle 5 : toast 3 6 a : a binding promise or agreement to do or forbear b (1) : a promise to join a fraternity, sorority, or secret society (2) : a person who has so promised Examples He has promised to fulfill/honor/keep a campaign pledge to cut taxes. She refused to take a pledge of silence. To make a pledge or donation, please call the charitys office. Origin: Middle English plegge security, from Anglo-French plege, from Late Latin plebium, from *plebere to pledge, probably of Germanic origin; akin to Old High German pflegan to take care of — more at plight. First use: 14th century Synonyms: gage, guarantee, guaranty, pawn, security
Posted on: Fri, 22 Aug 2014 09:25:57 +0000
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