Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
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pledge | Yes | No | Yes | No |
wassail | Yes | No | Yes | No |
pledge (noun) | wassail (noun) |
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a binding commitment to do or give or refrain from something | a punch made of sweetened ale or wine heated with spices and roasted apples; especially at Christmas |
a drink in honor of or to the health of a person or event | |
someone accepted for membership but not yet fully admitted to the group | |
a deposit of personal property as security for a debt |
pledge (verb) | wassail (verb) |
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promise solemnly and formally | propose a toast to |
bind or secure by a pledge | celebrate noisily, often indulging in drinking; engage in uproarious festivities |
give as a guarantee | |
propose a toast to | |
pay (an amount of money) as a contribution to a charity or service, especially at regular intervals |