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.