The state of being held as security for a loan, or as a pledge.
A gallery.
Someone who is being manipulated or used to some end.
An instance of pawning something.
A pawnshop; pawnbroker.
The most numerous chess piece, or a similar piece in a similar game. In chess, each side starts with eight; moves are only forward, and attacks are only diagonally or en passant.
To give as security on a loan of money; especially, to deposit (something) at a pawn shop.
To pledge; to stake or wager.
A promise to pay a sum of money in the event that another person fails to fulfill an obligation.
One who undertakes to pay money or perform other acts in the event that his principal fails therein.
A substitute; a hostage.
Evidence; confirmation; warrant.
Certainty.
That which makes sure; that which confirms; ground of confidence or security.