troth
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Noun — A solemn pledge or promise, especially one of loyalty or fidelity.
How to use troth
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
Etymology
From Old English trēowþ, "truth, faith, fidelity," the same root that gives us "truth" — troth is essentially an older, more formal-sounding twin of that word.
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What does “troth” mean?
The word “troth” means a solemn pledge or promise, especially one of loyalty or fidelity. In plain terms, a formal promise or pledge of loyalty, most often used about marriage vows.
How do you pronounce “troth”?
“Troth” is pronounced trohth (/tɹoʊθ/ in IPA).
How do you use “troth” in a sentence?
Here is “troth” used in a sentence: “The knight pledged his troth to serve the crown faithfully.”
What part of speech is “troth”?
“Troth” is a noun.
Where does the word “troth” come from?
The word “troth” comes from Old English. From Old English trēowþ, "truth, faith, fidelity," the same root that gives us "truth" — troth is essentially an older, more formal-sounding twin of that word.
How many meanings does “troth” have?
“Troth” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a solemn pledge or promise, especially one of loyalty or fidelity.