Pawn

"Pawn" in French

gage

(item sold to a pawn shop)

mont-de-piété

((rare) type of shop — see also pawnshop)

pion

(chess piece)

pion

(someone who is being manipulated)

prêt sur gage

(instance of pawning something)

engager

(give as security for loan)

mettre au clou

(give as security for loan)

mettre en gage

(give as security for loan)

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