A formal or solemn pledge or agreement; a pledge of loyalty, of faithfulness, of peace, of matrimony, etc.; also, the act of pledging loyalty, troth, secrecy, etc.; maken ~, to pledge; taken ~, to give or exact a pledge; breken ~, to break a solemn promise or agreement.

Something that gives security; guarantee, warranty.

(a) The state of being secure or safe; security, safety; assuraunce from or ayein (sth.); (b) a source of security, a protector.

A feeling of security; trust, confidence; putten in ~, to make (sb.) feel secure or safe.