what does pawn mean?
A pawn is a peon, or other powerless person. It is often a word used to describe someone or something that is used or manipulated. It can also refer to: * Pawn (chess), the weakest and most numerous piece in the game * Pawn (law), another name for a pledge in certain jurisdictions * Pawn, to sell an item to a pawnbroker, one who owns a pawnshop