Definition
impawning
verb
- pledging or depositing something as security for a loan; pawning
Usage: present participle of impawn; archaic or formal
Examples
- He was impawning his watch to raise money for the journey.
- The merchant considered impawning his inventory to settle the debt.
- By impawning her jewelry, she hoped to secure enough funds for her son's education.
- They were impawning their possessions one by one as their financial situation worsened.