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troth

[ trawth, trohth ]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

noun

troth

/ trəʊθ /

Origin of troth¹

1125–75; Middle English trowthe, trouthe, variant of treuthe, Old English trēowth. See truth

Origin of troth¹

Old English trēowth ; related to Old High German gitriuwida loyalty; see truth

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.

April 19, 2024tortuous

[tawr-choo-uhs ]

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