plight
The origin and history of plight.
Etymology
From Old English pliht ("danger, risk"), blended with an Old French word meaning "condition" or "fold." Related to pledge.
The origin and history of plight.
From Old English pliht ("danger, risk"), blended with an Old French word meaning "condition" or "fold." Related to pledge.
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