To pledge my vow, I give my hand.
Shak.
4. To bind or engage by promise or declaration; to engage solemnly; as,
to pledge one's self.
5. To invite another to drink, by drinking of the cup first, and then
handing it to him, as a pledge of good will; hence, to drink the health
of; to toast.
Pledge me, my friend, and drink till thou be'st wise.
Cowley.
Pledg*ee" (?), n. The one to whom a pledge is given, or to whom
property pledged is delivered.
Pledge"less (?), a. Having no pledge.
{ Pledge*or", Pledg*or" } (?), n. (Law) One who pledges, or delivers
anything in pledge; a pledger; -- opposed to pledgee.
This word analogically requires the e after g, but the spelling pledgor
is perhaps commoner.
Pledg"er (?), n. One who pledges.