Definitions
1.nounA solemn pledge or promise, appealing to a deity, a ruler, or another entity (not necessarily present) to attest to the truth of a statement or sincerity of one's desire to fulfill a contract or promise.
2.nounA statement or promise which is strengthened (affirmed) by such a pledge."After taking the oath of office, she became the country's forty-third premier."
3.nounA light, irreverent or insulting appeal to a deity or other entity.
4.nounA curse, a curse word.
5.verbTo pledge.