Definition of pawn
(Entry 1 of 3)
1
: one of the chessmen of least value having the power to move only forward ordinarily one square at a time, to capture only diagonally forward, and to be promoted to any piece except a king upon reaching the eighth rank
2
: one that can be used to further the purposes of another
pawn
noun (2)Definition of pawn (Entry 2 of 3)
pawn
verb
pawned; pawning; pawns
Definition of pawn (Entry 3 of 3)
: to deposit in pledge or as security especially in exchange for money
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The first known use of pawn was in the 14th century
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