Vocabulary : Plec-tognathous to Pledgeless
Plec-tognathous : Of or pertaining to the Plectognathi.
Plectospondyli : An extensive suborder of fresh-water physostomous fishes having the anterior vertebrae united and much modified; the Eventognathi.
Plectospondylous : Of or pertaining to the Plectospondyli.
Plectra : of Plectrum
Plectrum : A small instrument of ivory, wood, metal, or quill, used in playing upon the lyre and other stringed instruments.
Pled : of Plead ;; imp. & p. p. of Plead
Pledge : The transfer of possession of personal property from a debtor to a creditor as security for a debt or engagement; also, the contract created between the debtor and creditor by a thing being so delivered or deposited, forming a species of bailment; also, that which is so delivered or deposited; something put in pawn. ;; A person who undertook, or became responsible, for another; a bail; a surety; a hostage. ;; A hypothecation without transfer of possession. ;; Anything given or considered as a security for the performance of an act; a guarantee; as, mutual interest is the best pledge for the performance of treaties. ;; A promise or agreement by which one binds one's self to do, or to refrain from doing, something; especially, a solemn promise in writing to refrain from using intoxicating liquors or the like; as, to sign the pledge; the mayor had made no pledges. ;; A sentiment to which assent is given by drinking one's health; a toast; a health. ;; To deposit, as a chattel, in pledge or pawn; to leave in posse
Pledged : of Pledge
Pledgee : The one to whom a pledge is given, or to whom property pledged is delivered.
Pledgeless : Having no pledge.
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