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troth
This term carries a heavy weight of antiquity and formality, evoking the atmosphere of medieval chivalry or archaic legal oaths. It is rarely used in modern conversation except when intentionally mimicking a romanticized, old-fashioned style of speech or within specific historical literary contexts.
Because it refers to a conceptual state of loyalty or a singular sacred promise, it functions as an uncountable noun. It does not take a plural form and cannot be counted with numbers; instead, it is treated as a mass noun representing the quality of faithfulness.
Meanings
Examples
They have promised to marry in a secret ceremony.
He broke his promise of marriage and left her for another.
The ancient scrolls spoke of a pledge sworn in blood.
She wondered if he truly meant the promise he had spoken.
Breaking a solemn pledge was considered a grave sin in that era.