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v. t. | 1. | To weave; to braid; to fold; to plait. |
n. | 1. | A network; a plait; a fold; rarely a garment. |
1. | That which is exposed to risk; that which is plighted or pledged; security; a gage; a pledge. | |
2. | Condition; state; - risk, or exposure to danger, often being implied; | |
v. t. | 1. | To pledge; to give as a pledge for the performance of some act; as, to plight faith, honor, word; - never applied to property or goods. |
2. | To promise; to engage; to betroth. |
Noun | 1. | plight - a situation from which extrication is difficult especially an unpleasant or trying one; "finds himself in a most awkward predicament"; "the woeful plight of homeless people" Synonyms: predicament, quandary |
2. | plight - a solemn pledge of fidelity Synonyms: troth | |
Verb | 1. | plight - give to in marriage |
2. | plight - promise solemnly and formally; "I pledge that will honor my wife" Synonyms: pledge |