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1 a: a bailment of a chattel as security for a debt or other obligation without involving transfer of title b: the chattel so delivered c: the contract incidental to such a bailment2 a: the state of being held as a security or guaranty b: something given as security for the performance of an act3: a token, sign, or earnest of something else4: a gage of battle5: toast 36 a: a binding promise or agreement to do or forbear b
(1): a promise to join a fraternity, sorority, or secret society
(2): a person who has so promised
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