(Canada, US, Scotland) simple past tense and past participle of plead

(electronics, polymers) Initialism of polymer light-emitting diode.

plural of PLED

To make a solemn promise (to do something). / To deposit something as a security; to pawn. / (transitive) To give assurance of friendship by the act of drinking; to drink to one's health.

A solemn promise to do something. / (with the) A promise to abstain from drinking alcohol.

plural of pledget

present participle of pledge

The making of a pledge.

(medicine, transitive) To apply a pledget to.

(medicine) A small flat absorbent pad of cotton or wool, used to medicate, drain, or protect a wound or sore. / A string of oakum used in calking.