Definitions for pignus

pignus pig·nus

Spelling: [pig-nuh s]
IPA: /ˈpɪg nəs/

Pignus is a 6 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 9 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 13 points.

You can make 94 anagrams from letters in pignus (ginpsu).

Definitions for pignus

noun

  1. property held as security for a debt.
  2. the contract containing such a pledge.

Origin of pignus

Latin: literally, pledge

Examples for pignus

ContentsContents p.4cross-reference: return to footnote of "pignus Amoris"

The Roman word "pignus," which Plutarch translates by ἐνέχυρα, means a thing pawned and delivered as a security to the pawnee.

Word Value for pignus
Scrable

9

Words with friends

13

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