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impawn

[ im-pawn ]

verb (used with object)

Archaic.
  1. to put in pawn; pledge.


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Other 51Թ Forms

  • ܲi·貹ɲԱ adjective
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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of impawn1

First recorded in 1590–1600; im- 1 + pawn 1
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Example Sentences

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Impawn, im-pawn′, v.t. to pawn or deposit as security.

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Therefore take heed how you impawn our person,9 How you awake the sleeping sword of war: We charge you, in the name of Heaven, take heed: Under this conjuration, speak, my lord.

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Can we then wonder that the man who, in his youth, sacrificed honour and friendship to purchase worldly grandeur, should, in his age, again impawn his conscience for liberty and ease? or that, though he had indeed often deplored the supposed necessity of murdering Eustace Evellin, he should basely yield to become a Tyrant's instrument to cut off that Eustace's uncle on a charge, which, from what he knew of the Doctor's conduct, bore improbability and ingratitude in its aspect.

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Antonym: displeasure. pleat, n. plait. pledge, n. gage, security, hostage, guarantee. pledge, v. pawn, impawn, hypothecate, plight. plenteous, a. plentiful. plentiful, a. abundant, bounteous, ample, galore, copious, full, sufficient, lavish, replete, unstinted, prolific.

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If, therefore you dare trust my honesty,— That lies enclosèd in this trunk, which you Shall bear along impawn'd,—away to-night.

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