Pignus is a spider genus of the Salticidae family (jumping spiders). The two described species occur in Tanzania and South Africa, respectively. ... Found on http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pignus
(from the article `property law`) On the Continent the pledge or pawn (pignus) was historically the chief security device for movables. Under this device the right to possession of ... Found on http://www.britannica.com/eb/a-z/p/67