Troth

Pronunciation: /troʊθ/

Definitions of troth

noun a pledge or promise to be faithful; fidelity

Example Sentences

A1 She promised to be true to her troth.

A2 In medieval times, knights would pledge their troth to their lords.

B1 The couple exchanged troths during their wedding ceremony.

B2 The troth between the two allies remained strong despite the challenges they faced.

C1 The troth they shared was unbreakable, even in the face of betrayal.

C2 Their troth was a symbol of their unwavering commitment to each other.

Examples of troth in a Sentence

formal They pledged their troth in front of their families and friends.

informal They promised to love each other forever and ever.

slang They swore to be together till death do us part.

figurative Their troth was as strong as the oak tree, unwavering and steadfast.

Grammatical Forms of troth

• past tense: plighted
• plural: troths
• comparative: more troth
• superlative: most troth
• present tense: plights
• future tense: will plight
• perfect tense: have plighted
• continuous tense: is plighting
• singular: troth
• positive degree: troth
• infinitive: to plight
• gerund: plighting
• participle: plighted

Origin and Evolution of troth

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old English

Story behind the word: The word 'troth' originated from Middle English, derived from the Old English word 'treowth' meaning fidelity or loyalty.

Evolution of the word: Over time, 'troth' evolved to also mean a promise or pledge of faithfulness in a romantic or marital context.