Definition of troth-plight in English:

troth-plight

noun ˈtrɒθˌplʌɪtˈtrəʊθˌplʌɪt

rare, archaic

The act of plighting troth; a solemn promise or engagement, especially of marriage; betrothal; = troth-plighting.

adjective ˈtrɒθˌplʌɪtˈtrəʊθˌplʌɪt

rare, archaic

Bound by a solemn promise or engagement, especially of marriage; engaged, betrothed.

verb ˈtrɒθˌplʌɪtˈtrəʊθˌplʌɪt

rare, archaic

with object To plight one's troth to (a person); specifically to engage to marry (a person). Compare "troth". Also occasionally: to promise (a person) to do something.

Origin

Late Middle English; earliest use found in John Gower (d. 1408), poet. In some forms from troth + plight
Middle English; earliest use found in Floris and Blauncheflur. In some forms from truth + plight, past participle of plight
late Middle English; earliest use found in Robert Mannyng (d. c1338), poet and historian. In some forms from troth + plight.

Definition of troth-plight in US English:

troth-plight

noun

rare, archaic

The act of plighting troth; a solemn promise or engagement, especially of marriage; betrothal; = troth-plighting.

adjective

rare, archaic

Bound by a solemn promise or engagement, especially of marriage; engaged, betrothed.

verb

rare, archaic

with object To plight one's troth to (a person); specifically to engage to marry (a person). Compare "troth". Also occasionally: to promise (a person) to do something.

Origin

Late Middle English; earliest use found in John Gower (d. 1408), poet. In some forms from troth + plight<br>Middle English; earliest use found in Floris and Blauncheflur. In some forms from truth + plight, past participle of plight<br>late Middle English; earliest use found in Robert Mannyng (d. c1338), poet and historian. In some forms from troth + plight.

单词	troth-plight
释义	Definition of troth-plight in English: troth-plight noun ˈtrɒθˌplʌɪtˈtrəʊθˌplʌɪt rare, archaic The act of plighting troth; a solemn promise or engagement, especially of marriage; betrothal; = troth-plighting. adjective ˈtrɒθˌplʌɪtˈtrəʊθˌplʌɪt rare, archaic Bound by a solemn promise or engagement, especially of marriage; engaged, betrothed. verb ˈtrɒθˌplʌɪtˈtrəʊθˌplʌɪt rare, archaic with object To plight one's troth to (a person); specifically to engage to marry (a person). Compare "troth". Also occasionally: to promise (a person) to do something. Origin Late Middle English; earliest use found in John Gower (d. 1408), poet. In some forms from troth + plight Middle English; earliest use found in Floris and Blauncheflur. In some forms from truth + plight, past participle of plight late Middle English; earliest use found in Robert Mannyng (d. c1338), poet and historian. In some forms from troth + plight. Definition of troth-plight in US English: troth-plight noun rare, archaic The act of plighting troth; a solemn promise or engagement, especially of marriage; betrothal; = troth-plighting. adjective rare, archaic Bound by a solemn promise or engagement, especially of marriage; engaged, betrothed. verb rare, archaic with object To plight one's troth to (a person); specifically to engage to marry (a person). Compare "troth". Also occasionally: to promise (a person) to do something. Origin Late Middle English; earliest use found in John Gower (d. 1408), poet. In some forms from troth + plight<br>Middle English; earliest use found in Floris and Blauncheflur. In some forms from truth + plight, past participle of plight<br>late Middle English; earliest use found in Robert Mannyng (d. c1338), poet and historian. In some forms from troth + plight.
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