troths
Sworn marriage promises
Troths is the plural of troth, an archaic word for faith, loyalty, or a solemn pledge.
It survives mainly in set phrases: to plight one's troth is to make a marriage vow, and by my troth was once a common oath.
The word shares roots with truth and true.
Solemn binding promises
- oathsSolemn binding promises
- promisesSworn statements of intent
- commitmentsPromises requiring follow-through
- swornBound by formal promise
pledged · avowed · declarations · covenants · bonds · affirmations · assurances · guarantees
Binding commitments or meetings
- weddingsMarriage celebration events
- matrimonyLegal union of spouses
- handfastingCeremonial binding of couples
- espousalAdoption of a belief
nuptials · marriage · bride · groom · dowry · ceremony · union · ring
Loyalty or exactness
- faithfulnessDevoted loyalty maintained
- loyaltyFaithful commitment to another
- constancyUnchanging faithfulness over time
- steadfastnessFirm loyal dedication
devotion · trust · truthfulness · honesty · sincerity · reliability · dependability · trustworthiness
vows
Solemn binding promises
- oathsSolemn binding promises
- promisesSworn statements of intent
- commitmentsPromises requiring follow-through
sworn · pledged · avowed · declarations · covenants · bonds · affirmations · assurances · guarantees · word
engagements
Binding commitments or meetings
- weddingsMarriage celebration events
- matrimonyLegal union of spouses
- handfastingCeremonial binding of couples
espousal · nuptials · marriage · bride · groom · dowry · ceremony · union · ring · plighted
fidelity
Loyalty or exactness
- faithfulnessDevoted loyalty maintained
- loyaltyFaithful commitment to another
- constancyUnchanging faithfulness over time
steadfastness · devotion · trust · truthfulness · honesty · sincerity · reliability · dependability · trustworthiness · integrity
trothsbetrayals
Breaches of loyalty
breaks · infidelities · treacheries · faithlessness · disloyalties
trothsidle chatter
Trivial, aimless conversation
empty words · lip service · sweet nothings · small talk · hedging
betrothed, betrothal, betroth, troth, betrothals, betrothing