Category:Pledget

Pledg"et, n. Etym: [prov. E., a small plug.]

1. A small plug. [prov. End.]

2. (naut.)

Defn: a string of oakum used in calking.

3. (med.)

Defn: a compress, or small flat tent of lint, laid over a wound, Ulcer, or the like, to exclude air, retain dressings, or absorb the Matter discharged.