Plight
English Meaning
To weave; to braid; to fold; to plait.
- A situation, especially a bad or unfortunate one. See Synonyms at predicament.
- To promise or bind by a solemn pledge, especially to betroth.
- To give or pledge (one's word or oath, for example).
- A solemn pledge, as of faith.
- plight (one's) troth To become engaged to marry.
- plight (one's) troth To give one's solemn oath.