plight

1. imp. & p. p. of Plight, to pledge. Source: opted

2. imp. & p. p. of Pluck. Source: opted

3. v. t. To weave; to braid; to fold; to plait. Source: opted

4. n. A network; a plait; a fold; rarely a garment. Source: opted

5. n. That which is exposed to risk; that which is plighted or pledged; security; a gage; a pledge. Source: opted

6. n. Condition; state; -- risk, or exposure to danger, often being implied; as, a luckless plight. Source: opted

7. n. To word/pledge">pledge; to word/give">give as a pledge for the performance of some act; as, to plight faith, honor, word; -- never applied to property or goods. Source: opted

8. n. To promise; to engage; to betroth. Source: opted

9. n. a situation from which extrication is difficult especially an unpleasant or trying one Source: wordnet

10. n. a solemn pledge of fidelity Source: wordnet

11. v. give to in marriage Source: wordnet

12. v. promise solemnly and formally Source: wordnet

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