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==Part of Speech==
 
==Part of Speech==
 
Noun
 
Noun
  
 
==Pronunciation==
 
==Pronunciation==
[plej’ huz’ band/wīf’]
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['plej / 'huhz bihnd] {{#widget:SC|link=https://soundcloud.com/nu-dictionary-project/pledge-husband}} <br/>
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['plej / 'wif] {{#widget:SC|link=https://soundcloud.com/nu-dictionary-project/pledge-wife}}
  
==Definition==
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==Description==
 
A platonic friend that can be taken to Greek events without the intention that something romantic/sexual will happen. If one has a pledge husband/wife, the two families (one from the fraternity and one from the sorority) can merge for pledge family events.  
 
A platonic friend that can be taken to Greek events without the intention that something romantic/sexual will happen. If one has a pledge husband/wife, the two families (one from the fraternity and one from the sorority) can merge for pledge family events.  
  
==Example Sentences==
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==Example Sentence==
A: Who are you taking to formal?
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I'm taking my pledge wife to formal.
  
B: My pledge wife.
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Part of Speech

Noun

Pronunciation

['plej / 'huhz bihnd]
['plej / 'wif]

Description

A platonic friend that can be taken to Greek events without the intention that something romantic/sexual will happen. If one has a pledge husband/wife, the two families (one from the fraternity and one from the sorority) can merge for pledge family events.

Example Sentence

I'm taking my pledge wife to formal.