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单词 troth-plight
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troth-plight1

/ˈtrəʊθˌplʌɪt/ /ˈtrɒθˌplʌɪt/
Now archaic and rare
noun
The act of plighting troth; a solemn promise or engagement, especially of marriage; betrothal; = troth-plighting.

Origin

Late Middle English; earliest use found in John Gower (d. 1408), poet. In some forms from troth + plight.

troth-plight2

/ˈtrəʊθˌplʌɪt/ /ˈtrɒθˌplʌɪt/
Now archaic and rare
adjective
Bound by a solemn promise or engagement, especially of marriage; engaged, betrothed.

Origin

Middle English; earliest use found in Floris and Blauncheflur. In some forms from truth + plight, past participle of plight.

troth-plight3

/ˈtrəʊθˌplʌɪt/ /ˈtrɒθˌplʌɪt/
Now archaic and rare
verb
[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 Robert Mannyng (d. c1338), poet and historian. In some forms from troth + plight.

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