pignus

pig·nus

P p

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [pig-nuh s]
- /ˈpɪg nəs/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [pig-nuh s]
- /ˈpɪg nəs/

Definitions of pignus word

noun plural pignus property held as security for a debt. 1
noun plural pignus the contract containing such a pledge. 1
noun pignus a contract or act of pawning or pledging something, esp property as security 0

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Parts of speech for Pignus

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preposition

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exclamation

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pignus popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 62% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

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