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guaranties

[gar-uhn-tee]

guar·an·ty

[gar-uhn-tee] noun, plural -ties, verb, -tied, -ty·ing.
noun
1.
a warrant, pledge, or formal assurance given as security that another's debt or obligation will be fulfilled.
2.
something that is taken or presented as security.
3.
the act of giving security.
4.
a person who acts as a guarantor.
verb (used with object)

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Guaranties is always a great word to know.
So is ninnyhammer. Does it mean:
the offspring of a zebra and a donkey.
a fool or simpleton; ninny.

Origin:
1585–95; < Anglo-French guarantie. See warrant, -y3

non·guar·an·ty, noun, plural -ties.
re·guar·an·ty, noun, plural -ties.

guarantee, guaranty, warrantee, warranty.
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