Troth

Origin

From Middle English trouthe, trowthe, variant of treouthe, treuthe, from Old English trēowþ, trīewþ ("truth, veracity; faith, fidelity; pledge, covenant"), from Proto-Germanic *triwwiþō ("promise, contract"), equivalent to true + -th. More at truth.

Full definition of troth

Noun

1. (archaic) an oath, promise, or pledge
2. specifically, a promise or pledge to marry someone
3. the state of being thus pledged ; betrothal, engagement

Related terms

• betroth
• betrothal
• truth