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

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