Pledg"et (?), n. [Prov. E., a small
plug.] 1. A small plug. [Prov. End.]
2. (Naut.) A string of oakum used in
calking.
3. (Med.) 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.