troth Meaning & Definition
What Does Troth Mean?
Troth is used as a noun meaning An oath, pledge, plight, or promise. A pledge or promise to marry someone. The state of being thus pledged; betrothal, engagement. It is also used to mean A pledge or promise to marry someone. As a verb, it means To pledge to marry somebody.
Word Facts for Troth
| Part of speech | noun, verb |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /tɹəʊθ/ |
| Synonyms | plight, engagement and betrothal |
| Plural | troths |
| Verb forms | troths, trothing, trothed |
Troth Definition (Noun)
- An oath, pledge, plight, or promise. A pledge or promise to marry someone. The state of being thus pledged; betrothal, engagement.
- A pledge or promise to marry someone.
- The state of being thus pledged; betrothal, engagement.
- Truth; something true.
Troth as a Verb
- To pledge to marry somebody.
Noun
- An oath, pledge, or promise.
Synonyms of Troth
Troth synonyms and antonyms →Word Forms & Grammar
troth (countable and uncountable, plural troths)
troth (third-person singular simple present troths, present participle trothing, simple past and past participle trothed)
Words That Rhyme With Troth
Origin of Troth
From Middle English trouthe, trowthe, a variant of treuth, treuthe, trewthe (“allegiance, fidelity, faithfulness, loyalty; oath, pledge, promise; betrothal or marriage vow; betrothal; honour, integrity; holiness, righteousness; confidence, trust; creed, faith; fact, reality, truth”), from Old English trēowþ, trīewþ (“truth, veracity; faith, fidelity; covenant, pledge”),[1] from Proto-Germanic *triwwiþō (“contract; promise”), equivalent to true + -th (abstract nominal suffix). Doublet of truth.
Questions People Ask About Troth
Is troth a noun or a verb?
Troth is mainly used as a noun, but it can also be used as a verb.
What is another word for troth?
You can replace troth with words such as plight, engagement and betrothal. See the full list of troth synonyms and antonyms.
What is the plural of troth?
The plural of troth is troths.
What is the past tense of troth?
The past tense of troth is trothed. The present participle is trothing.