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Meaning of TROTH

Pronunciation:  troth

WordNet Dictionary
 
 Definition: 
  1. [n]  a solemn pledge of fidelity
  2. [n]  a mutual promise to marry
 
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 Synonyms: betrothal, engagement, plight
 
 See Also: assurance, pledge, promise, ringing

 

 

Webster's 1913 Dictionary
 
 Definition: 
\Troth\, n. [A variant of truth. See {Truth}.]
1. Belief; faith; fidelity.
         Bid her alight And hertroth plight.   --Shak.
2. Truth; verity; veracity; as, by my troth. --Shak.
         In troth, thou art able to instruct gray hairs.
                                               --Addison.
3. Betrothal.
 

 

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