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

1. <by my troth, I will not trespass on your precious property>
2. <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

Related to TROTH

Synonyms: oath, pledge, promise, vow, word

Antonyms: disengagement

Related Words: appointment, arrangement, commitment, engagement, obligation; agreement, compact, contract, covenant; assurance, guarantee, guaranty, undertaking; bail, bond, deposit, gage, pawn, security, token, warranty

Near Antonyms: alienation, disaffection, estrangement, separation

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Rhymes with TROTH

broth, cloth, froth, moth, sloth, swath