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First published 1983 (DOST Vol. V).
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(Pigner-,) Pignorat, ppl. a. [L. pignerāt-, p.p. stem of pignerāre give as a pledge.] Given or taken in pledge; pawned. —1674 Ayr & W. Coll. IV. 115.
The said William Glen pursued the said Robert for the said pistoll for what the same was pignorat
