I. ˈpignərə̇t adjective
Etymology: Latin pigneratus, pignoratus, past participle of pignerare, pignorare to pledge — more at pignoration
1. : given or taken in pledge : pledged
2. : of or relating to something pledged or to a contract of pignus : pignoratitious
II. -ˌrāt transitive verb
( -ed/-ing/-s )
Etymology: Latin pigneratus, pignoratus
1. : to give over (as a pledge) : pawn
2. : to take in pawn