troth

Example Sentences

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But even if he were a corporeal being, he could never pledge his troth to another.

From New York Times • Jan. 27, 2017

Donald Trump is about to pledge his troth.

From The New Yorker • Jan. 19, 2017

His audience, at home and in European capitals, quickly recognized this was no lovey-dovey replighting of troth.

From Time • Jan. 23, 2013

Marie Ledger detects the “sweet scent of irony in Lord Grantham falling for the parlor maid,” what with him being so harsh on Sibyl for pledging her troth to the chauffeur.

From Slate • Feb. 13, 2012

“It’s a promise—of trueness. Of loyalty. I hereby pledge my troth to serve the cause of the Pandavas.”

From "Aru Shah and the End of Time" by Roshani Chokshi