释义 |
pig·no·rate I. \ˈpignərə̇t\ adjective Etymology: Latin pigneratus, pignoratus, past participle of pignerare, pignorare to pledge — more at pignoration 1. : given or taken in pledge : pledged 2. : of or relating to something pledged or to a contract of pignus : pignoratitious II. \-ˌrāt\ transitive verb (-ed/-ing/-s) Etymology: Latin pigneratus, pignoratus 1. : to give over (as a pledge) : pawn 2. : to take in pawn |