Something given or deposited as security for the payment of money borrowed; a pledge. Pawn is applied only to goods, chattels or money, and not to real estate. Men will not take pawns without use.

A pledge for the fulfillment of a promise.

Acommon man at chess. In pawn, at pawn, the state of being pledged. PAWIN. Sweet wife, my honor is at pawn.

To give or deposit in pledge, or as security for the payment of money borrowed; to pledge; as, she pawned the last piece of plate.

To pledge for the fulfillment of a promise; as, to pawn one’s word or honor that an agreement shall be fulfilled.