pignorate
/ˈpɪɡnəreɪt/Now rare (chiefly Law, especially Roman Law )
verb
[with object] To give or take as a pledge; to pawn.
Origin
Early 17th century; earliest use found in Henry Cockeram (fl. 1623–1658), lexicographer. From classical Latin pignerāt-, past participial stem of pignerāre (in post-classical Latin also pignorare) to give as a pledge from pigner- (also pignor-), pignus pledge.
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