An appointment, especially to speak or perform.
The point at which the fencers are close enough to join blades, or to make an effective attack during an encounter.
Connection or attachment.
The feeling of being compelled, drawn in, connected to what is happening, interested in what will happen next.
The period of time when marriage is planned or promised.
In any situation of conflict, an actual instance of active hostilities.
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.
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 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.