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- [plej-it]
- /ˈplɛdʒ ɪt/
- /ˈple.dʒɪt/
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- [plej-it]
- /ˈplɛdʒ ɪt/
Definitions of pledget word
- noun pledget a small, flat mass of lint, absorbent cotton, or the like, for use on a wound, sore, etc. 1
- noun pledget a small flattened pad of wool, cotton, etc, esp for use as a pressure bandage to be applied to wounds or sores 0
- noun pledget a small compress, sometimes medicated, used as a dressing for a wound or sore 0
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Origin of pledget
First appearance:
before 1530 One of the 29% oldest English words
First recorded in 1530-40; origin uncertain
Historical Comparancy
Parts of speech for Pledget
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
pledget popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 71% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 61% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
pledget usage trend in Literature
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