Definition of Plight
Plight
Plight
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(noun)
A difficult or unfortunate situation.
e.g. The refugees' plight was heartbreaking and deserved attention.
(verb)
in old usage, to offer a solemn promise or pledge of one's loyalty and faith, especially in context of getting engaged or married to someone;
e.g. Each will plight their vows and then they will be married.
(noun)
in old usage, a solemnly-offered promise or pledge, especially an engagement (for marriage);
e.g. I accepted her plight and made her my bride.
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