Emily Dickinson Lexicon
Definition for PAWN
PAWN, v.t. [D. panden; Sp. empeƱar; Port. empenhar; It. impegnare; L. pignero.]
- To gave or deposit in pledge, or as security for the payment of money borrowed; to pledge; as, she pawned the last piece of plate.
- To pledge for the fulfillment of a promise; as, to pawn one's word or honor that an agreement shall be fulfilled.
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