"propledge" meaning in English

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Adjective

Forms: more propledge [comparative], most propledge [superlative]
Etymology: From pro- + pledge. Etymology templates: {{prefix|en|pro|pledge}} pro- + pledge Head templates: {{en-adj}} propledge (comparative more propledge, superlative most propledge)
  1. In favor of a particular pledge.
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          "ref": "2018, Patrick Walker, Bernie or Bust: Pioneers of Electoral Revolt, page 51:",
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