Promises (7)
'promises' is the definition.
(pledging is a kind of promising)
This is all the clue.
(Other definitions for pledges that I've seen before include "Loyal toasts" , "Vows" , "Promises" .)
'promises' is the definition.
(I've seen this in another clue)
This is all the clue.
(Other definitions for swears that I've seen before include "Takes oath or curses" , "Quite (mus.); a female voice" , "Blinds" , "Curses or pledges" , "Takes oath or utters imprecation (6)" .)