noun
troth
TRAHTH/trɑːθ/
A solemn promise of faithfulness, especially in marriage.
The couple pledges their troth during the wedding ceremony.
Etymology
The Old English noun joined truth with faithfulness and a pledge. To plight one's troth is therefore to pledge one's fidelity, especially in marriage; troth and truth are historically forms of the same word.
In context
forgetful of his pledge to me, he was about to marry another, and that he was to go this morning to plight his troth
More examples
- They exchange rings as a sign of their troth.
- She pledges her troth to him before their families.
- He remains true to the troth he pledged years ago.
Forms
troth · troths