Pledge |
The transfer of possession of personal property from a debtor to a creditor as security for a debt or engagement; also, the contract created between the debtor and creditor by a thing being so delivered or deposited, forming a species of bailment; also, that which is so delivered or deposited; something put in pawn. |
n. |
Pledge |
A person who undertook, or became responsible, for another; a bail; a surety; a hostage. |
n. |
Pledge |
A hypothecation without transfer of possession. |
n. |
Pledge |
Anything given or considered as a security for the performance of an act; a guarantee; as, mutual interest is the best pledge for the performance of treaties. |
n. |
Pledge |
A promise or agreement by which one binds one's self to do, or to refrain from doing, something; especially, a solemn promise in writing to refrain from using intoxicating liquors or the like; as, to sign the pledge; the mayor had made no pledges. |
n. |
Pledge |
A sentiment to which assent is given by drinking one's health; a toast; a health. |
n. |
Pledge |
To deposit, as a chattel, in pledge or pawn; to leave in possession of another as security; as, to pledge one's watch. |
n. |
Pledge |
To give or pass as a security; to guarantee; to engage; to plight; as, to pledge one's word and honor. |
n. |
Pledge |
To secure performance of, as by a pledge. |
n. |
Pledge |
To bind or engage by promise or declaration; to engage solemnly; as, to pledge one's self. |
n. |
Pledge |
To invite another to drink, by drinking of the cup first, and then handing it to him, as a pledge of good will; hence, to drink the health of; to toast. |
n. |
Safe |
Free from harm, injury, or risk; untouched or unthreatened by danger or injury; unharmed; unhurt; secure; whole; as, safe from disease; safe from storms; safe from foes. |
superl. |
Safe |
Conferring safety; securing from harm; not exposing to danger; confining securely; to be relied upon; not dangerous; as, a safe harbor; a safe bridge, etc. |
superl. |
Safe |
Incapable of doing harm; no longer dangerous; in secure care or custody; as, the prisoner is safe. |
superl. |
Safe |
A place for keeping things in safety. |
n. |
Safe |
A strong and fireproof receptacle (as a movable chest of steel, etc., or a closet or vault of brickwork) for containing money, valuable papers, or the like. |
n. |
Safe |
A ventilated or refrigerated chest or closet for securing provisions from noxious animals or insects. |
n. |
Safe |
To render safe; to make right. |
v. t. |
Safe-conduct |
That which gives a safe passage |
n. |
Safe-conduct |
a convoy or guard to protect a person in an enemy's country or a foreign country |
n. |