Early 17th century; earliest use found in Randle Cotgrave (fl. 1587–?1630), lexicographer. From French pignoratif from pignorer (from classical Latin pignerāre) + -atif.
Definition of pignorative in US English:
pignorative
adjectiveˈpɪɡnərətɪv
rare
Of or relating to pignoration; pledging, pawning.
Origin
Early 17th century; earliest use found in Randle Cotgrave (fl. 1587–?1630), lexicographer. From French pignoratif from pignorer (from classical Latin pignerāre) + -atif.