GNU Collaborative International Dictionary of English

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   Pawn, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Pawned (?); p. pr. & vb. n. Pawning.]
   1. To give or deposit in pledge, or as security for the payment of money borrowed; to put in pawn; to pledge; as, “to pawn one's watch”.
   
   Syn. -- hock [colloq].
   
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   And pawned the last remaining piece of plate. Dryden.
   
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   2. To pledge for the fulfillment of a promise; to stake; to risk; to wager; to hazard.
   
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   Pawning his honor to obtain his lust. Shak.
   
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