plectrum |
مضراب ۔ زخمہ ۔ |
(1) - Plectrum (n.) A small instrument of ivory, wood, metal, or quill, used in playing upon the lyre and other stringed instruments. |
pledge |
رہن ۔ گرو ۔ ضمانت دینا ۔ وہد کرنا ۔ حتمی وعدہ کرنا ۔ قول دینا ۔ |
(1) - Pledge (n.) 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.
(2) - Pledge (n.) To bind or engage by promise or declaration; to engage solemnly; as, to pledge one's self.
(3) - Pledge (n.) To secure performance of, as by a pledge.
(4) - Pledge (n.) To give or pass as a security; to guarantee; to engage; to plight; as, to pledge one's word and honor.
(5) - Pledge (n.) To deposit, as a chattel, in pledge or pawn; to leave in possession of another as security; as, to pledge one's watch.
(6) - Pledge (n.) A sentiment to which assent is given by drinking one's health; a toast; a health.
(7) - Pledge (n.) 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.
(8) - Pledge (n.) 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.
(9) - Pledge (n.) A hypothecation without transfer of possession.
(10) - Pledge (n.) A person who undertook, or became responsible, for another; a bail; a surety; a hostage.
(11) - Pledge (n.) 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. |
