A bank account that earns interest and pays it to a third party, generally a charity; the principal is typically being held in escrow by the accountholder.
An asset or person temporarily handed over to guarantee the fulfilment of something promised, under threat of permanent loss of the thing handed over; surety, security, hostage.
A solemn promise to do something.
The personal property so pledged, to be kept until the debt is paid.
A bailment of personal property to secure payment of a debt without transfer of title.
A person who has taken a pledge of allegiance to a college fraternity, but is not yet formally approved.
A drinking toast.
A promise to abstain from drinking alcohol.
To deposit something as a security; to pawn.
To make a solemn promise (to do something).
To give assurance of friendship by the act of drinking; to drink to one's health.