Pawn, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Pawned p. pr. & vb. n. Pawning.]
1. To give or deposit in pledge, or as security for the payment of money borrowed; to put in pawn; to pledge; as, to pawn one's watch.
Syn: -- hock [colloq].
And pawned the last remaining piece of plate. --Dryden.
2. To pledge for the fulfillment of a promise; to stake; to risk; to wager; to hazard.
Pawning his honor to obtain his lust. --Shak.
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