bond, tie, pledge, plight, mortgage, collateral, debenture,
hypothecation, bill of sale, lien, pawn, pignoration†; real security;
vadium†.
stake, deposit, earnest, handsel, caution.
promissory note; bill, bill of exchange; I.O.U.; personal
security, covenant, specialty; parole &c (promise) 768.
acceptance, indorsement†, signature, execution, stamp, seal.
sponsor, cosponsor, sponsion†, sponsorship; surety, bail;
mainpernor†, hostage; godchild, godfather, godmother.
recognizance; deed of indemnity, covenant of indemnity.
authentication, verification, warrant, certificate, voucher,
docket, doquet†; record &c 551; probate, attested copy.
receipt; acquittance, quittance; discharge, release.
muniment†, title deed, instrument; deed, deed poll; assurance,
indenture; charter &c (compact) 769; charter poll; paper, parchment,
settlement, will, testament, last will and testament, codicil.
V. give security, give bail, give substantial bail; go bail; pawn,
impawn†, spout, mortgage, hypothecate, impignorate†.
guarantee, warrant, warrantee, assure; accept, indorse,
underwrite, insure; cosign, countersign, sponsor, cosponsor.
execute, stamp; sign, seal &c (evidence) 467.
let, sett†; grant a lease, take a lease, hold a lease; hold in
pledge; lend on security &c 787.
Phr. bonis avibus [Lat.]; gone where the woodbine twineth.