troth
/troth, troth/ noun 1 archaic or formal faith or loyalty when pledged in a solemn agreement or undertaking. 2 archaic truth. PHRASES pledge (or plight) ones troth make a solemn pledge of commitment or loyalty, especially in marriage. ORIGIN variant of TRUTH.
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