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pawn noun

  /pɑn/ , /pɑɒn/ , /pɔn/ , /pɔːn/
  • (chess) The most numerous chess piece, or a similar piece in a similar game. In chess, each side starts with eight; moves are only forward, and attacks are only diagonally or en passant.
  • (figurative) Someone who is being manipulated or used to some end.
pion

pawn verb

  /pɑn/ , /pɑɒn/ , /pɔn/ , /pɔːn/
  • To give as security on a loan of money; especially, to deposit (something) at a pawn shop.
engager, mettre au clou, mettre en gage

pawn noun

  /pɑn/ , /pɑɒn/ , /pɔn/ , /pɔːn/
  • (rare) A pawnshop; pawnbroker.
gage, mont-de-piété
  • An instance of pawning something.
prêt sur gage
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