Associations to the word «Pledget»

Wiktionary

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

Wise words

We should have a great fewer disputes in the world if words were taken for what they are, the signs of our ideas only, and not for things themselves.
John Locke