troth

[ trawth, trohth ]

noun

1. faithfulness, fidelity, or loyalty:

   by my troth.

2. truth or verity:

   in troth.

3. one's word or promise, especially in engaging oneself to marry.

troth

/ trəʊθ /

noun

1. a pledge or oath of fidelity, esp a betrothal
2. truth (esp in the phrase in troth )
3. loyalty; fidelity

Other Words From

• trothless adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of troth¹

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of troth¹

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

Example Sentences

Despite having long ago plighted his troth to the lunatic right, he is certainly trying.

From The Daily Beast

David Freedlander reports from a Romney rally where even hitherto lukewarm fans pledged their troth.

From The Daily Beast

Troth, I think he would like well to serve in our band; for he seems to have a marvellous nice notion of honour.

From Project Gutenberg

Troth, tis pity, sir.A brauer hope of so assurd a father Did neuer comfort France.

From Project Gutenberg

Queen Sigrid received the offer in a friendly spirit, and in due time was their troth plighted.

From Project Gutenberg

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.

From Project Gutenberg

So the plighted troth was recalled and the broken sixpences were despatched back again.

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