Dictionary Check: pawn
"pawn" is a valid word!
Scrabble
9
points
Words with Friends
11
points
Definition
noun
an article deposited as security
noun
a person used by another to gain an end
noun
(chess) the least powerful piece; moves only forward and captures only to the side; it can be promoted to a more powerful piece if it reaches the 8th rank
noun
borrowing and leaving an article as security for repayment of the loan
verb
leave as a guarantee in return for money
Example:
"pawn your grandfather's gold watch"
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