Troth: meaning, pronunciation and examples
Troth noun. A solemn promise of faithfulness, especially the one made at a wedding.
How to say it
TROHTH/ˈtrəʊθ/
1 syllable.
Troth in a sentence
Under the old oak they plighted their troth, with only the dog as witness.
Some couples still pledge their troth in the old words of the prayer book.
Similar and opposite
Similar:
- pledge
- vow
- promise
- word
Where troth comes from
From Old English trēowth, truth or loyalty; a variant of truth.
Test yourself
Which word fills the gap?
Some couples still pledge their _____ in the old words of the prayer book.
- dalliance
- troth
- philtre
Show the answer
troth: Some couples still pledge their troth in the old words of the prayer book.