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troth
[ trawth, trohth ]
noun
- faithfulness, fidelity, or loyalty:
by my troth.
- truth or verity:
in troth.
- one's word or promise, especially in engaging oneself to marry.
troth
/ trəʊθ /
noun
- a pledge or oath of fidelity, esp a betrothal
- truth (esp in the phrase in troth )
- loyalty; fidelity
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- trothless adjective
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Word History and Origins
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Word History and Origins
Origin of troth1
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Example Sentences
Despite having long ago plighted his troth to the lunatic right, he is certainly trying.
David Freedlander reports from a Romney rally where even hitherto lukewarm fans pledged their troth.
Troth, I think he would like well to serve in our band; for he seems to have a marvellous nice notion of honour.
Troth, tis pity, sir.A brauer hope of so assurd a father Did neuer comfort France.
Queen Sigrid received the offer in a friendly spirit, and in due time was their troth plighted.
He was very free with me; and by my troth, I do see more reall worth in him than in most men that I do know.
So the plighted troth was recalled and the broken sixpences were despatched back again.
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