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Webster's 1828 Dictionary

PLEDGER

n.One that pledges or pawns any thing; one that warrants or secures. [Pledgor, in Blackstone, is not to be countenanced. ] 1. One that accepts the invitation to drink after another, or that secures another by drinking.

 

PLEDGERY

n.A pledging; suretyship. [Not in use. ]

 

Webster's 1913 Dictionary

PLEDGER

PLEDGER Pledg "er, n.

 

Defn: One who pledges.

 

PLEDGERY

Pledg "er *y, n. Etym: [Cf. OF. pleigerie.]

 

Defn: A pledging; suretyship. [Obs. ]