Definition of Pawn

Noun: pawn pon

An article deposited as security
A person used by another to gain an end
- instrument, cat's-paw
(chess) the least powerful piece; moves only forward and captures only to the side; it can be promoted to a more powerful piece if it reaches the 8th rank
Borrowing and leaving an article as security for repayment of the loan

Verb: pawn pon

Leave as a guarantee in return for money
"pawn your grandfather's gold watch";
- soak, hock