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pawn English (Noun) (chess) The most common chess piece, or a similar piece in a similar game. In chess each side has eight; moves are only forward, and attacks are only forward diagonally or en passant.. [...](chess) The most common chess piece, or a similar piece in a similar game. In chess each side has eight; moves are only forward, and attacks are only forward diagonally or en passant.. [...]
pawn English (Verb Noun) To give as security on a loan of money; especially, to deposit (something) at a pawn shop.. To pledge; to stake or wager. (now, _, rare) An item given as security on a loan, or as a pledge.. [...]To give as security on a loan of money; especially, to deposit (something) at a pawn shop.. To pledge; to stake or wager. (now, _, rare) An item given as security on a loan, or as a pledge.. [...]

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