1. n. a condition or state, esp. an unfortunate one.
Etymology: ME & AF plit OF pleit fold: see PLAIT: -gh- by confusion with PLIGHT(2) 2. v. & n. archaic
--v.tr.
1. pledge or promise solemnly (one's faith, loyalty, etc.).
2 (foll. by to) engage, esp. in marriage.
--n. an engagement or act of pledging.
Phrases and idioms:
plight one's troth see TROTH.
Etymology: orig. as noun, f. OE pliht danger f. Gmc