To make a solemn promise (to do something).
To deposit something as a security; to pawn.
To give assurance of friendship by the act of drinking; to drink to one's health.
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 take an oath, to promise intensely, solemnly, and/or with legally binding effect.
To promise intensely that something is true; to strongly assert.
To take an oath that an assertion is true.
To use offensive, profane, or obscene language.
To be lazy; rest for a short while during working hours.
To administer an oath to (a person).
Dull; lazy; slow.
Top-heavy; too high.
Reluctant; unwilling.
Heavy.
Niggardly.
A swear word.
A lazy time; a short rest during working hours (especially field labour); a siesta.