As nouns the difference between pledget and pledgee
is that pledget is (medical) a small flat absorbent pad of cotton or wool, used to medicate, drain, or protect a wound or sore while pledgee is someone who receives a pledge.
pledget
English
Noun
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en noun)
(medical) A small flat absorbent pad of cotton or wool, used to medicate, drain, or protect a wound or sore.
A string of oakum used in calking.