Word Meaning

plight definition and meaning

imp. & p. p. of Plight, to pledge.
imp. & p. p. of Pluck.
v. t. To weave; to braid; to fold; to plait.
n. A network; a plait; a fold; rarely a garment.
n. That which is exposed to risk; that which is plighted or pledged; security; a gage; a pledge.
n. Condition; state; -- risk, or exposure to danger, often being implied; as, a luckless plight.
n. To pledge; to give as a pledge for the performance of some act; as, to plight faith, honor, word; -- never applied to property or goods.
n. To promise; to engage; to betroth.

Crossword clues for plight

- Difficulty
- Predicament
- Quandary
- Sorry state