TROTH


Meaning of TROTH in English

I. ˈtrȯ]th, ˈtrō], ˈträ] noun

( plural troths ]ths, ]thz)

Etymology: Middle English trouth, from Old English trēowth — more at truth

1. : loyal or pledged faithfulness : fidelity

the evidence bespoke his perfect troth

2.

a. : one's pledged word

insisted on his troth that such a thing could not be so

b. : one's faith as pledged in a solemn undertaking and especially in an agreement to marry ; also : the act of making such a pledge : betrothal

II. “, -ōth\ transitive verb

( -ed/-ing/-s )

Etymology: Middle English trouthen, from trouth, n., troth

: pledge , betroth

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