pledget

American  

[plej-it] / ˈplɛdʒ ɪt /

noun

1. a small, flat mass of lint, absorbent cotton, or the like, for use on a wound, sore, etc.

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pledget British  

/ ˈplɛdʒɪt /

noun

1. a small flattened pad of wool, cotton, etc, esp for use as a pressure bandage to be applied to wounds or sores

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Etymology

Origin of pledget

First recorded in 1530–40; origin uncertain

Example Sentences

Finally a pledget of dry cotton should be loosely packed into the ear passage, and worn by the patient for twelve or twenty-four hours.

From The Home Medical Library, Volume II (of VI) by Winslow, Kenelm

If the liquid caustics are employed, they may be introduced into the depth of the wound by means of a pipette, a piece of porous wood, or a pledget of tow.

From A System of Practical Medicine by American Authors, Vol. I Volume 1: Pathology and General Diseases by Various

Every day the pledget which remains in the wound is to be drawn towards the most dependent part, so that the dressing in the wound may be daily renewed.

From Gilbertus Anglicus Medicine of the Thirteenth Century by Handerson, Henry Ebenezer

This pledget should have a string fastened to it, hanging from the nose in order that it may be easily removed.

From Old-Time Makers of Medicine The Story of The Students And Teachers of the Sciences Related to Medicine During the Middle Ages by Walsh, James Joseph

Over each wound is placed a pledget of antiseptic cotton-wool or tow, and the whole lightly covered with a bandage soaked in an antiseptic solution.

From Diseases of the Horse's Foot by Reeks, Harry Caulton