adj
Meaning 1
Synonym of pignoratitious.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: not-comparable
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Meaning relationships
Synonyms: pignoratitious
Antonyms: none provided
Standard Lemma guide
pignorate
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Pronunciation
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/ˈpɪɡnəɹət/
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/ˈpɪɡnəɹɪt/
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/ˈpɪɡnəɹeɪt/
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verb
Meaning 2
to pledge or pawn
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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Meaning relationships
Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
History
Etymology
From Medieval Latin pignoratus, variant of earlier Latin pignerātus (“pledged, guaranteed”).
From Medieval Latin pignoro, variant of earlier Latin pignerō (“to pledge, to guarantee”).
Across languages
Translations
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- Spanish: pignorar — Translations