όρκος — meaning in English

English meaning

• oath noun A solemn formal promise, often invoking something sacred, to tell the truth or keep a commitment.
• vow noun A solemn, formal promise, especially one made as part of a religious or ceremonial commitment.

Senses

όρκος is used for these senses in English:

• vow A solemn promise to perform some act, or behave in a specified manner, especially a promise to live and act in accordance with the rules of a religious order.

oath — full definition

1. noun A solemn formal promise, often invoking something sacred, to tell the truth or keep a commitment.
2. noun A curse word or swear word.

vow — full definition

1. noun A solemn, formal promise, especially one made as part of a religious or ceremonial commitment.
2. verb To make a solemn promise.

Related Greek words