impawn

[ im-pawn ]

verb (used with object)

, Archaic.

1. to put in pawn; pledge.

Other Words From

• unim·pawned adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of impawn¹

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

Example Sentences

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

From Project Gutenberg

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.

From Project Gutenberg

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.

From Project Gutenberg

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.

From Project Gutenberg

Wee'le with-draw a while: Goe to the King, and let there be impawn'd Some suretie for a safe returne againe, And in the Morning early shall my Vnckle Bring him our purpose: and so farewell Blunt.

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