troth
1troth
noun \ˈträth, ˈtrȯth, ˈtrōth, or with th\Definition of TROTH
1
: loyal or pledged faithfulness : fidelity <pledged my troth>
2
: one's pledged word <I don't remember the details or, by my troth, even the gist — Stanley Elkin>; also : betrothal
Examples of TROTH
- <by my troth, I will not trespass on your precious property>
- <solemnly announced their troth before the church's congregation>
Origin of TROTH
Middle English trouth, from Old English trēowth — more at truth
First Known Use: 12th century
2troth
transitive verbDefinition of TROTH
Examples of TROTH
- <I troth myself eternally to your service.>
First Known Use of TROTH
14th century
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