The quality or character of being true to a person, principle, cause, etc.; steadfast allegiance; faithfulness, fidelity, loyalty, constancy. In…
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释义 | society > morality > duty or obligation > recognition of duty > faithfulness or trustworthiness > fidelity or loyalty > [noun] (43) truthOE The quality or character of being true to a person, principle, cause, etc.; steadfast allegiance; faithfulness, fidelity, loyalty, constancy. In… trotha1225 The quality of being true to a person, principle, cause, etc.; the disposition to speak or act truly or without deceit; faithfulness, honesty… trueness?c1225 Faithfulness, loyalty, constancy. Also occasionally: integrity, honesty, justness. Cf. truth, n. 1 3. Now somewhat rare. fayc1300 Fidelity; = faith, n. 1. Also to bear fay. hold13.. Allegiance, fidelity. lewtyc1330 Fidelity, loyalty. Often in byor for my, thy (etc.) lewty. faithfulnessc1400 Fidelity, loyalty (to a superior or friend); (religious) devotion. Also: adherence to one's word; trustworthiness; honesty, sincerity. perseverance?a1439 Constancy, fidelity, esp. in love. Also personified. Obsolete. adherence1449 Attachment to a person, party, or cause; steadfast support; loyalty, allegiance. Also occasionally: an instance of this. familiarityc1450 The behaviour due from a servant, family member, or close friend; devotion, fidelity. Obsolete. fidelity1509 The quality of being faithful; faithfulness, loyalty, unswerving allegiance to a person, party, bond, etc. Const. to, towards. devotiona1530 The quality of being devoted to a person, cause, pursuit, etc., with an attachment akin to religious devotion; earnest addiction or application… adherency1579 The action, state, or fact of adhering to a person or thing; esp. steadfast support, allegiance. Also occasionally: an instance of this. reality1616 Sincere devotion or loyalty (to a person); sincerity or honesty of character or purpose. Frequently with to. Obsolete. rightness1625 Fidelity to something. Obsolete. rare. lealty1861 Faithfulness, loyalty. lealness1882 = lealty, n.1 Subcategories:— to clan, fraternity, tribe, etc. (6) — to sovereign or government (9) — to (feudal) lord (3) — loyalty and discretion (2) — firm loyalty or constancy (6) |
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