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English to English noun
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a situation from which extrication is difficult especially an unpleasant or trying one |  | Example: finds himself in a most awkward predicament
the woeful plight of homeless people
source: wordnet30
| 2 |
a solemn pledge of fidelity | | source: wordnet30
| 3 |
A network; a plait; a fold; rarely a garment. | | source: webster1913
| 4 |
That which is exposed to risk; that which is plighted or pledged; security; a gage; a pledge. | | source: webster1913 verb
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give to in marriage | | source: wordnet30
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promise solemnly and formally | | Example: I pledge that I will honor my wife
source: wordnet30
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To weave; to braid; to fold; to plait. | | source: webster1913
| 8 |
To pledge; to give as a pledge for the performance of some act; as, to plight faith, honor, word; -- never applied to property or goods. | | source: webster1913
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