a lick and a promise

: to draw the tongue over

: to flicker over like a tongue

: to take into the mouth with the tongue : lap

: an act or instance of licking

: a small amount : bit

: a hasty careless effort

: a declaration that one will do or refrain from doing something specified

: a legally binding declaration that gives the person to whom it is made a right to expect or to claim the performance or forbearance of a specified act

: reason to expect something

: to pledge to do, bring about, or provide

: warrant, assure

: betroth