It isnât the gene thatâs dominant or recessive, itâs the trait. In biology, we call traits âallelesâ. Things like âI have blue eyesâ or âmy blood cells do not function properlyâ are traits. Traits are caused by genes.
Chambers 20th Century Dictionary (0.00 / 0 votes) Rate this definition: Pawn pawn, n. something given as security for the repayment of money or the performance of a promise: state of being pledged.âv.t. to give in pledge.âns.
Sometimes the term Old Pawn is given to vintage or antique Native American items that have been acquired from long time owners or from personal collections. Any Native American jewelry may be give this name if it is tarnished or worn, although it did not come from a pawn shop or reservation trading post.