plight1
  
  n.
 a dangerous, difficult, or otherwise unfortunate situation.
 
  Etymology
  ME: from Anglo-Norman Fr. plit ‘fold’.
 
  
    
plight2
  
  v.
 archaic  - solemnly pledge or promise (faith or loyalty).
 - 
(be plighted to)
 be engaged to be married to.
 
 
  Etymology
  OE plihtan ‘endanger’, of Gmc origin.