transcription, транскрипция: [ ˈōth ]
noun
( plural oaths ˈōthz, ˈōths)
Etymology: Middle English ooth, from Old English āth; akin to Old High German eid oath, Middle Irish oeth
Date: before 12th century
1.
a.
(1) : a solemn usually formal calling upon God or a god to witness to the truth of what one says or to witness that one sincerely intends to do what one says
(2) : a solemn attestation of the truth or inviolability of one's words
b. : something (as a promise) corroborated by an oath
2. : an irreverent or careless use of a sacred name ; broadly : swearword