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pledging |
1 definition found From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]: Pledge \Pledge\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Pledged}; p. pr & vb n. {Pledging}.] [Cf. OF pleiger to give security. See {Pledge}, n.] 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.
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