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n an article deposited as security n a person used by another to gain an end n (chess) the least powerful piece; moves only forward and captures only to the side; it can be promoted to a more powerful piece if it reaches…

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  1. n an article deposited as security n a person used by another to gain an end n (chess) the least powerful piece; moves only forward and captures only to the side; it can be promoted to a more powerful piece if it reaches the 8th rank n borrowing and leaving an article as security for repayment of the loan v leave as a guarantee in return for money