1. To deposit, as a chattel, in pledge or pawn; to leave in possession of another as security; as, to pledge one's watch.
2. To give or pass as a security; to guarantee; to engage; to plight; as, to pledge one's word and honor. We mutually pledge to each other our lives, our fortunes, and our sacred honor. The Declaration of Independence.
3. To secure performance of, as by a pledge. [Obs.] To pledge my vow, I give my hand. Shak.
4. To bind or engage by promise or declaration; to engage solemnly; as, to pledge one's self.
5. 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. Pledge me, my friend, and drink till thou be'st wise. Cowley.
PLEDGEE
Pledg*ee", n.
Defn: The one to whom a pledge is given, or to whom property pledged is delivered.
PLEDGELESS
Pledge"less, a.
Defn: Having no pledge.
PLEDGEOR; PLEDGOR
Pledge*or", Pledg*or", n. (Law)