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==Pronunciation==
==Pronunciation==
[plej’ huz’ band/wīf’]
['plej / 'huhz bihnd] {{#widget:SC|link=https://soundcloud.com/nu-dictionary-project/pledge-husband}} <br/>
['plej / 'wif] {{#widget:SC|link=https://soundcloud.com/nu-dictionary-project/pledge-wife}}


==Definition==
==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==
==Example Sentence==
A: Who are you taking to formal?
I'm taking my pledge wife to formal.


B: My pledge wife.
[[Category:Traditions]]
[[Category:Greek Life]]

Latest revision as of 01:24, 14 March 2016

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Part of Speech

Noun

Pronunciation

['plej / 'huhz bihnd]

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['plej / 'wif]

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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.

Example Sentence

I'm taking my pledge wife to formal.