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The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48
Pawn \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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