Main Entry:

¹plight

Pronunciation:

\ˈplīt\

Function:

transitive verb

Etymology:

Middle English, from Old English plihtan to endanger, from pliht danger; akin to Old English plēon to expose to danger, Old High German pflegan to take care of

Date:

13th century

: to put or give in pledge : engage <plight his troth>

— plight·er noun