(law) The conveyance of an estate to another for money borrowed, to be held by him until the debt is paid out of the rents and profits.

(law, historical) Alternative form of frankpledge.

A pledge, made by a young adult, to refrain from sexual intercourse until marriage

Synonym of virginity pledge

A surety for one's appearance on an assigned day.

Third-person singular simple present indicative form of put in pledge

present participle of put in pledge

plural of pledgeship

(US) The role or status of being a pledge in a fraternity.