pawn

²pawn

noun

Definition of PAWN

something given or held to assure that the giver will keep a promise <offered her license as a pawn that she would bring back the rental canoe>

Synonyms gage, guarantee, guaranty, pawn, security

Related Words bail, bond; deposit, down payment, earnest, handsel; surety, warranty; assurance, oath, promise, troth, word; commitment, compact, contract, covenant; recognizance