Definitions for pledget

pledget pledg·et

Spelling: [plej-it]
IPA: /ˈplɛdʒ ɪt/

Pledget is a 7 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 11 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 14 points.

You can make 113 anagrams from letters in pledget (deeglpt).

Definitions for pledget

noun

  1. a small, flat mass of lint, absorbent cotton, or the like, for use on a wound, sore, etc.

Origin of pledget

First recorded in 1530-40; origin uncertain

Examples for pledget

The state of pledget's mind, at this time, was singular; he had all at once become excessively ceremonious.

This pledget should have a string fastened to it, hanging from the nose in order that it may be easily removed.

pledget appeared bewildered, and stood with us in the passage a few moments, without speaking.

Others have used effectively a pledget of cotton soaked in chloroform.

pledget and Gingham, deeming the road now safe, pushed forward to Aire, leaving the cart to follow with the convoy.

After the operation a pledget of cotton dipped in the green ointment described by Rhazes should be placed in the nose.

After the operation, a pledget of cotton dipped in the green ointment described by Rhazes should be placed in the nose.

Presently, pledget edged up alongside of me, as though he had something important to communicate.

This pledget should have a string fastened to it, hanging from the nose, in order that it may be easily removed.

We were conducted by pledget into a large room on the first floor, filled, like the others, with every form of suffering.

Word Value for pledget
Scrable

11

Words with friends

14

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