Associations to the word «Troth»

Wiktionary

TROTH, noun. (archaic) An oath, promise, or pledge.
TROTH, noun. Specifically, a promise or pledge to marry someone.
TROTH, noun. The state of being thus pledged; betrothal, engagement.

Dictionary definition

TROTH, noun. A mutual promise to marry.
TROTH, noun. A solemn pledge of fidelity.

Wise words

Words are always getting conventionalized to some secondary meaning. It is one of the works of poetry to take the truants in custody and bring them back to their right senses.
William Butler Yeats