Definition of Troth

1. Noun. A mutual promise to marry.

Exact synonyms: Betrothal, Engagement
Generic synonyms: Promise
Specialized synonyms: Ringing
Derivative terms: Engage

2. Noun. A solemn pledge of fidelity.
Exact synonyms: Plight
Generic synonyms: Assurance, Pledge
Derivative terms: Plight

Definition of Troth

1. n. Belief; faith; fidelity.

Definition of Troth

1. Noun. (archaic) an oath, promise, or pledge ¹

2. Noun. specifically, a promise or pledge to marry someone ¹

3. Noun. the state of being thus pledged ; betrothal, engagement ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Troth

1. to betroth [v -ED, -ING, -S] - See also: betroth

Lexicographical Neighbors of Troth

tropospherically
tropotaxes
tropotaxis
troppo
tropylium
tropyliums
tropæan
tropæolin
tropæum
trosh
troshing
trossers
trot
trot off
trot out
troth (current term)
trothed
trothful
trothing
trothless
trothplight
trothplighted
trothplighting
trothplights
troths
trotline
trotlines
trots
trotted
trotter

Literary usage of Troth

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. The Complete Poetical Works of Sir Walter Scott by Walter Scott (1900)
"If further press his suit — then say He should his plighted troth obey, troth plighted both with ring and word, And sworn on crucifix and sword. ..."

2. The Monthly Review by Charles William Wason (1842)
"V.—flighted troth ; or a Woman her own Rival. A Dramatic Tale, in Five Acts. Saunders and Otley. г has become the fashion for youngsters to assay the drama ..."

3. The Living Age by Making of America Project, Eliakim Littell, Robert S. Littell (1868)
"Had he plighted his troth to Mary, and then have worked like a slave under Mr. Low's auspices, — he would not have been a cheat. ..."

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