pledge
- Verb. To make a solemn promise (to do something).
- Verb. To deposit something as a security; to pawn.
- Noun. A solemn promise to do something.
- Noun. A person who has taken a pledge of allegiance to a college fraternity, but not yet formally approved.
- Noun. A security to guarantee payment of a debt.
- Noun. A drinking toast.
- Noun. ''(the pledge):'' A promise to abstain from drinking alcohol.
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