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Pledget vs Pledger - What's the difference?

pledget | pledger |

As nouns the difference between pledget and pledger

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 pledger is someone who gives a pledge.

pledget

English

Noun

(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.

    • pledger

    English

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • someone who gives a pledge

    • See also

    * pledgee * pledgor